Michael Knight
Freshman cornerback on Coastal Carolina's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 170 lb · Pittsburgh, PA · Ola
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 1976 nationally · Signed with Coastal Carolina
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 cornerback on Coastal Carolina's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Coastal Carolina in 2026.
Michael Knight
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Coastal Carolina3-star out of Ola
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Ryan Beard
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Coastal Carolina -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Coastal Carolina has produced 6 All-Conference defensive backs.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Coastal Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Cornerback · Coastal Carolina
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -11 net (32 in / 43 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Coastal Carolina · Last season: 6-7 · Talent rank #105 · 2026 recruiting class #118
Background
High School Played at Ola High School in McDonough, Ga. Rated as a three-star prospect by multiple recruiting outlets Earned First Team All-Region honors as a senior Recorded 38 tackles, three interceptions and two defensive touchdowns during his senior season Did not allow a touchdown in coverag...
The secondary · Coastal Carolina
- #2Ja'Marion Wayne59 tackles · 2025
- #14Myles Woods46 tackles · 2025
- #12Dre Pinckney38 tackles · 2025
- #17Chris Henry10 tackles · 2025
- #47Michael Knightno box-score line yet
18 more on the roster · Coastal Carolina team page