The newest addition to Indiana knows something about the next opponent.
Northern Illinois cornerback Amariyun Knighten has committed to Indiana, he announced on Sunday.
Knighten had three tackles in NIU’s victory over the Notre Dame earlier this season, along with his first career interception in the fourth quarter. He picked off Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard with under six minutes to go, returning the interception 33 yards to give NIU the ball at the fifty yard-line to set up the Huskies’ game-winning drive.
The 6-foot product of Hollywood, Fla. played in eight games this season and recorded 17 tackles and four passes defensed.
In 2023 Knighten made 17 tackles while playing in all 13 games and making five starts. He started the last four games of the season, including the Camellia Bowl, where he collected his second pass break-up of the season.
Depending on how things shake out with the roster, Knighten could be a depth addition. Indiana is slated return both starting cornerbacks from their 2024 roster, as both D’Angelo Ponds and Jamier Johnson have eligibility remaining.
Knighten has two years of eligibility remaining. As a transfer prospect he was also being recruited by Maryland, Michigan State, Nebraska, Wisconsin, and others.
Let’s do it Bloomington new Hoosier on the block !! pic.twitter.com/zWgMycSrAO
— Amariyun Knighten (@Amariyun1) December 15, 2024
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