The Minnesota Vikings signed South Carolina’s TE Trey Knox as an undrafted free agent.
Trey Knox went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft. But was quickly signed as an undrafted free agent by the Vikings.
Knox is a smaller tight end standing at 6’3″ and 240 pounds. He did not preform the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine but at his pro day ran an underwhelming 4.91, his game speed looks faster than that but unfortunately his 40 did not reflect that speed. He does have athleticism for mismatches in the pros if given a chance like he did in college. Knox college production as senior and junior he had 63 catches for 607 yards. He also had QB rating when targeted of 95.3 his junior year, followed up better his senior year with 109.4.
For fantasy he will have to contribute on special teams and perhaps if T.J. Hockenson isn’t ready for the beginning of the season coming back from a torn ACL he may make the team, but not much use for the Vikings. He can be voided in rookie draft pick as he should be undrafted in most leagues.
Trey Knox didn’t run the 40-yard dash because of a hamstring pull, but was average, otherwise.
University of South Carolina tight end Trey Knox has an uphill battle to fantasy relevance. The former wide receiver and Arkansas Razorback was one of 5 Gamecocks sent to the NFL Scouting Combine, and his performance was average. Knox, who will be 23 as a rookie did not run the 40 because of a hamstring issue, and unfortunately for him, the 40 time is the most corollary stat for TE performance in the NFL.
Knox’s other measurables were okay but not mind-blowing. At 6’3″, Knox is more of a tweener as a prospect, small for a TE but too big to be considered a WR. His 3-cone drill time was competitive at 7.09 seconds, placing him 4th among all participants, but his 32.5 inch vertical jump ranked 9th and alludes to a lack of explosiveness. He posted a 10′ 1″ broad jump and while that was not bad, it wasn’t quite as competitive as his 3-cone time.
If Knox doesn’t post a great 40 time at his pro-day, expect Knox to be drafted in the later rounds of the NFL Draft and keep an eye on his depth chart position throughout his career. It may be some time before Knox is fantasy relevant.
