Noah Knigga
Sophomore linebacker on Eastern Michigan's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′1″ · 221 lb · Lawrenceburg, IN · Lawrenceburg
Recruiting
LB recruit
No. 2361 nationally · Signed with Eastern Michigan
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 linebacker on Eastern Michigan's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Eastern Michigan in 2025.
Noah Knigga
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Eastern Michigan3-star out of Lawrenceburg
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Chris Creighton
Pass share
58.2%
107 pass / 77 run
Plays / game
61.3
3 games
Team sack rate
5.1%
117 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Pass-leaning, slow tempo.
Awards
A three-star recruit at linebacker for Eastern Michigan -- now projected as a quality contributor at linebacker.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Grades highest in tackling and hit power.
Eastern Michigan has produced 4 All-Conference linebackers. 1 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Jose Ramirez went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Eastern Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Eastern Michigan
Returning around him
- Transfer portal: -14 net (12 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Eastern Michigan · Last season: 4-8 · Talent rank #103 · 2026 recruiting class #106
Background
EMU: Pronounced: kuh-NAY-guh...2025: Did not see game action…HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Lawrenceburg High School and played under his dad, Head Coach Ryan Knigga, as a Tiger...Considered a three-star prospect by multiple major recruiting services, including 247Sports and ESPN...Set the school record f...
The linebacker corps · Eastern Michigan
- #3Barry Manning75 tackles · 2025
- #11Zach Mowchan40 tackles · 2025
- #40Bryce Eliuk17 tackles · 2025
- #26Solomon Bell4 tackles · 2025
- #46Noah Kniggano box-score line yet
6 more on the roster · Eastern Michigan team page