20Parker Knutson
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Southwest Minnesota State → Minnesota
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Bio
Parker Knutson is a nickelback from Sartell, Minnesota who transferred to Minnesota in January 2026. He spent three seasons at Southwest Minnesota State (2023-25), appearing in 25 games with 22 starts. During that span, Knutson recorded 86 tackles (56 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, 13 interceptions, and 32 pass breakups. In 2025, his final season at SMSU, he tallied 39 tackles, one sack, eight interceptions, and 14 pass breakups across 11 games. Knutson earned All-NSIC First Team honors in 2025 and 2024, and was named a Walter Camp Division II All-America First Team selection in 2025. From Sartell · Sartell, MN.
Player information
ClassRedshirt JuniorHeight6'0"Weight190 lbHometownSartell, MNHigh schoolSartellConferenceBig TenPrevious schoolSouthwest Minnesota StateTransfer year2026
Career path
SARTELLSartell, MN
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA STATEthrough 2025
MINNESOTA2026 — present
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