The year at Charlotte wasn't glamorous, as the DoorDash side hustle would suggest. Providing for his wife and daughter, Kamila, now two years old, was Knight's biggest priority other than his football career. With football responsibilities limiting his availability, DoorDash was the best option for keeping food on the table.

The Cincinnati Bengals selected South Carolina LB Demetrius Knight Jr. with the No. 49 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.

There's a reason linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. was in tears when he got the call from the Cincinnati Bengals on Friday night. Back when Knight was playing college football for the Charlotte 49ers, he worked as a food delivery worker to provide extra money for his wife and daughter.