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Athlete of the Week: Brenden Knox, football

Related Topics: Knox County, American football

ABOUT Brenden Knox:

POSITION: Running Back

CLASS: Redshirt Junior

HEIGHT: 6-0

WEIGHT: 223lbs

HOMETOWN: Columbus, Ohio

PERFORMANCE:

156 all-purpose yards (101 rushing; 55 receiving), One receiving TD

After compiling 156 all-purpose yards and accomplishing a feat he had yet to achieve against Florida Atlantic on Saturday, redshirt junior running back Brenden Knox has earned athlete of the week honors.

With the opening score of the game, Knox had his first career receiving touchdown. He took a short, check-down pass from quarterback Grant Wells 58 yards to the endzone, barreling over defenders at the goal line.