SMU lands transfer receiver

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Yamir Knight, a 5-8, 180-pound receiver from James Madison, has transferred to SMU over a list of offers that includes Cal and Texas Tech.

Knight, who will have two years of eligibility remaining, had 53 receptions for 605 yards (11.42 yards per catch)) and four receiving touchdowns in 2024. He also averaged 8.24 yards on 21 punt returns, including a long of 33 yards.

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High school highlights:

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From the JMU website:

2024:
Played in all 13 games, making seven starts at wide receiver
JMU leader in receptions (53)
Had 53 receptions for 605 receiving yards and four touchdowns
Averaged 11.4 yards per catch
Had 21 punt returns, averaging 8.2 yards per attempt
Ranked 22nd in the FBS and led the Sun Belt in punt return average
Also ranked 12th in the Sun Belt in receptions per game (4.1)
Career highs of eight receptions and 121 receiving yards with a touchdown at Old Dominion (Nov. 16)
Had a career-long 68-yard catch in ODU win
Made six catches for 60 yards and score at App State (Nov. 23)
Had five grabs for 81 receiving yards at North Carolina (Sept. 21)
Also made five receptions and had four punt returns for 67 yards (16.75 avg), with a career-long 33-yard return
Four catches for 44 yards and career-high two touchdowns vs. Ball State (Sept. 28)
Had four receptions for 67 yards at ULM (Oct. 5)
Had four or more catches in 10 games
Tallied over 60 receiving yards in five outings
Had at least a 25-yard catch in five games
JMU Athletic Director's Scholar-Athlete (Fall 2024)

2023:
Played in 11 games
Had eight receptions for 73 receiving yards
Season-high three catches for 26 yards at Utah State (Sept. 23)
Also had two receptions for 23 yards at Coastal Carolina (Nov. 25), which including season-long 16-yard catch

High School:
2022 Delaware Class 3A Offensive Player of the Year
2022 District Player of the Year
2020, 2021 and 2022 AAA First Team All-State
2020, 2021 and 2022 First Team All-District
Led Smyrna to 2022 AAA DIAA state championship, giving up seven points total in playoffs
Also helped Eagles to 2021 state title game and 2019 and 2020 Division I semifinals
2019 Rookie of the Year
2022 Baller of the Year
Honor roll student

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Good pickup for depth and versatility