Yamir Knight: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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Yamir Knight is a senior WR at SMU from Smyrna, DE. He is listed at 5'8", 186 pounds. Gridiron AI's prospect model ranks Yamir Knight No. 732 on its 2027 board (No. 76 among wide receivers): a 17% chance to be drafted, 3% to go in the top 100 picks and 0% to go in the first round. His grade is driven by production & role and program & competition; size holds it back. Yamir Knight ranks 26th among FBS players in receiving yards this season (27 rec, 345 yds, 2 TD), 21st in the 2027 receivers and tight ends prospect class. At James Madison and SMU (2023–26) he ran 3 times for 2 yards and 0 touchdowns and caught 141 passes for 1,660 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Team details
- School: SMU
- Position: WR
- Class: Senior
- Height: 5'8"
- Weight: 186 lbs
- Hometown: Smyrna, DE
- Jersey: #8
- Big board: No. 732 of 2027 (No. 76 WR)
- Projection: Undrafted
- Chance to be drafted: 17%
- Receivers and tight ends rank: No. 21 of the 2027 prospect class
What drives his prospect grade
| Factor | Effect on his grade |
|---|---|
| Production & role | Strong plus |
| Program & competition | Strong plus |
| Size | Minus |
| Efficiency | Plus |
| Recruiting pedigree | Minus |
| Age & experience | Neutral |
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SMU | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 345 | 2 |
| 2025 | SMU | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 54 | 637 | 5 |
| 2024 | James Madison | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 605 | 4 |
| 2023 | James Madison | 6 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 8 | 73 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Rec | Yds | TD | Rush Yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at Florida State | W | 6 | 49 | 0 | |
| 2 | UC Davis | W | 3 | 62 | 0 | |
| 3 | at Louisville | L | 7 | 70 | 1 | |
| 4 | Missouri State | W | 11 | 164 | 1 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com