Zonovan Knight Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 210 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 1.2
- Pos rank
- RB85
- Rostered
- —
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Zonovan Knight Bio
Zonovan Knight is a running back for the Arizona Cardinals, where he wears No. 20. Born April 11, 2001, in Bailey, NC, he attended Southern Nash and played college football at N.C. State.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets in 2022. Since then, Knight played for the Detroit Lions (2023), returned to the New York Jets in 2024 and joined the Arizona Cardinals in 2025.
In 21 regular-season games since 2022, he has run for 606 yards and 5 touchdowns and caught 36 passes.
Career Timeline
4 stops with 3 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Arizona Cardinals Current team2025–present
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 8 of 15 games.
New York Jets2024, second stint
Listed on the 2024 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Detroit Lions2023
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 2 of 2 games.
New York Jets2022
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 6 of 7 games.
College: N.C. State
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the Arizona Cardinals; his first game with them was Week 5.
- JoinedReturned to the New York Jets.
- JoinedJoined the Detroit Lions; his first game with them was Week 3.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the New York Jets.
All Zonovan Knight stats & analysis
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About Zonovan Knight: Bio FAQ
How old is Zonovan Knight?
Zonovan Knight is 25 years old. He was born on April 11, 2001. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Zonovan Knight?
Zonovan Knight is 5 feet 11 inches tall (5'11"), listed at 210 pounds, and plays running back for the Arizona Cardinals.
How much does Zonovan Knight weigh?
Zonovan Knight weighs 210 pounds, his listed weight on the Arizona Cardinals roster. He is listed at 5'11".
What number does Zonovan Knight wear?
Zonovan Knight wears number 20 for the Arizona Cardinals. He plays running back.
What position does Zonovan Knight play?
Zonovan Knight plays running back for the Arizona Cardinals, wearing number 20. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Zonovan Knight play for?
Zonovan Knight plays for the Arizona Cardinals as a running back. He has been with the Cardinals since 2025.
Where did Zonovan Knight go to college?
Zonovan Knight played college football at NC State, after attending Southern Nash (NC).
Where is Zonovan Knight from?
Zonovan Knight went to high school in North Carolina, at Southern Nash, before playing college football at NC State.
When is Zonovan Knight's birthday?
Zonovan Knight's birthday is April 11. He was born on April 11, 2001 and is 25 years old.
How long has Zonovan Knight been in the NFL?
2026 is Zonovan Knight's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has Zonovan Knight played for?
Zonovan Knight has played for the New York Jets (two stints), Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals. View his career statistics.
What year did Zonovan Knight enter the NFL?
Zonovan Knight entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.