Dakota Knox is a 5’11, 175-pound defensive back out of Jonesboro-Hodge High School in Jonesboro, Louisiana. Knox is a member of the Class of 2027 and carries a 3.8 GPA. During his career Dakota Knox has been a force on both sides of the ball, having 3500 all-purpose yards on offense, and on defense he had 8 interceptions with 2 pick sixes and about 43 touchdowns. Knox holds offers from Central Methodist University, Beloit College, and Bethel College, and has earned First Team All-District Defense, First Team All-District Offensive MVP, First Team All-District Defensive Back, First Team All-District Athlete (ATH), and All-State Honorable Mention honors. Knox recently competed in a bowl game setting where he welcomed the opportunity to test his skills against higher-level competition. He viewed the experience as a way to measure himself against top talent and appreciated the one-on-one coaching that came with the college-style environment.
Q&A with Dakota Knox
What got you started playing football?
- “Ever since I was a little kid, the moment I picked up a football, I knew that’s what I wanted to do. I’ve always wanted to have a career in football.
Why should college coaches recruit you?
- “I’m an all-around player. I can play anywhere they need me to play. At my school, I played just about everything on the field. I’m also a leader in the weight room, in class, and when it comes to motivating my teammates. I can also speak to the team and hype them up”
Why do you love football?
- “I’ve loved football since I was a kid. It’s always been something I’m passionate about and something I’ve wanted to pursue seriously.”
What are your strengths, weaknesses, and goals?
- “My biggest strengths are being coachable and being a leader. When a coach tells me something, I feel like I can pick it up quickly and apply it. I can always get faster, and my technique can always improve. My goal is to keep getting better and play at the next level.”
What did you like most about the bowl game experience?
- “I liked how the coaches talked to you one-on-one.”
What were your takeaways from the bowl game?
- “It was a good way to test my skills and see if I could keep up with better competition.”
Do you play any other sports, and how do they help you in football?
- “I play baseball and track. In baseball, I play catcher, pitcher, and outfield, and that helps me use my legs and be observant of the field. Track helps my stamina and taught me how to stretch properly.”
Do you have a favorite player or inspiration?
- “I like Sean Taylor and Deion Sanders. Deion is my favorite player.”
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