Troy McKnight

Class:
Redshirt Senior
Position:
Sprints
Height:
5-10
Hometown:
Dallas, Texas
Prev School:
Ranchview High School (Little Rock)

TFRRS Profile

All-CUSA Honors (1)
2025 Outdoor 4 x 100 - 1st

Previous School

Spent five years at Little Rock (2019-24)
Made a pair of NCAA Division I West First Rounds appearances (2022 4 x 100 relay, 2024 100)
Won five OVC event titles (2023 indoor 200, 2023 outdoor 100, 2023 outdoor 200, 2023 outdoor 4 x 100 relay and 2024 indoor 60)
Helped Little Rock win the 2022 Sun Belt 4 x 100 relay crown
Top times included 6.68 (60), 10.30 (100) and 21.16 (200)

Prep

Graduated from Ranchview High School
Fastest times included 10.64 (100) and 21.88 (200)

Personal

Son of Troy and Talisa McKnight
Birthday is Oct. 24
Pursuing a master’s degree in biblical exposition

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty’s commitment to the gospel.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always pray and ask the lord to use me to glorify his son. The Word commands us to do all things for the glory of God, and I want to worship God through my athletic performances.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My father, he came to faith late, but he is committed to the scriptures and he hungers and thirsts for righteousness and because of that the lord has blessed him.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
I was 3rd place in the sunbelt 60m in 2019, freshmen year. 4x100 sunbelt gold medalist, 100m finalist in 2022, and national qualifier for the 4x100. In 2023, I was 60m winner, 200m indoor winner, 100m outdoor winner, 200m outdoor winner, 4x100 outdoor winner and national qualifier for the 100. In 2024, I was 60m indoor champion, outdoor 2nd place in the 100, and 100m national qualifier.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Canes chicken is my favorite food.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I open Instagram.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
I like to play golf, preach, read, and hang out with friends.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Justin Gatlin

What is your favorite possession and why?
My NASB Bible because men died to put it in my hands today.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Lil Baby- Freestyle

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Anywhere with a beach.