3Wayne Knight🔥
RB · RS SR/TR
5-SRTRANSFER
James Madison → UCLA
James Madison → UCLACurrent depth chart
RB1Starter5-SR
ALSO KR1
Depth relationships
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Bio
Wayne Knight is a running back who transferred to UCLA for the 2026 season after four years at James Madison University. The 5'7", 193-pound native of Smyrna, Delaware had a breakout 2025 campaign, recording 207 carries for 1,373 rushing yards and nine touchdowns while adding 40 receptions for 397 yards and one touchdown. He set a JMU school record with 2,039 all-purpose yards, earned Second Team All-American honors from AP, Sports Illustrated, USA TODAY, and recruiting services, and was named Sun Belt Championship Game MVP. Knight also finished as a Paul Hornung Award finalist. From Smyrna HS · Smyrna, DE.
Wayne Knight appeared in 14 of 14 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SeniorHeight5'7"Weight193 lbHometownSmyrna, DEHigh schoolSmyrna HSConferenceBig TenPrevious schoolJames MadisonTransfer year2026
Production · 2026 · 7 GP
Rushing
99
CAR
627
YDS
12
TD
Receiving
14
REC
106
YDS
1
TD
Special teams
9 · 181
KR · YDS
Advanced
3.5
LINE YDS
1.1
EXPLOSIVE
54%
RUSH SUCC
24%
USAGE
Career path
SMYRNA HSSmyrna, DE
JAMES MADISON2022 – 2025
UCLA2026 — present
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