Jovan Santos-Knox

Jovan Santos-Knox
Santos-Knox with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2025
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
PositionLinebacker
Roster statusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Personal information
Born (1994-07-05) July 5, 1994[1]
Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
CollegeUMass
Career history
2017–2018Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2019Edmonton Eskimos
2021–2022Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2023–2025Ottawa Redblacks
2026–presentWinnipeg Blue Bombers
Awards and highlights
Career CFL statistics as of 2025
Games played111
Defensive tackles528
Special teams tackles21
Sacks16
Forced fumbles4
Interceptions5
Stats at CFL.ca

Jovan Santos-Knox (born July 5, 1994) is an American professional football linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[1] He played college football at UMass.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2+1⁄4 in
(1.89 m)		236 lb
(107 kg)		31 in
(0.79 m)		8 in
(0.20 m)		6 ft 7+3⁄8 in
(2.02 m)		4.81 s1.65 s2.73 s4.47 s7.31 s32.0 in
(0.81 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		12 reps
All values from Pro Day[2]
Santos-Knox with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2022

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (first stint)

Santos-Knox was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers after driving nine hours with his father to a tryout camp which his father had found in Charlotte, North Carolina.[3] He started his rookie season on special teams but by the end of the regular season was a starting linebacker and was being praised by coach Mike O'Shea and media for big plays at big moments of games.[4] After recording 10 tackles and 3 sacks against Toronto on July 27, 2018, Santos-Knox was named the CFL's third star of the week.[5]

Edmonton Eskimos

Santos-Knox spent the 2019 season with the Edmonton Eskimos where he played in three regular season games. After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he chose to opt-out of his contract with the Edmonton Eskimos on August 27, 2020.[6]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On February 6, 2021, it was announced that Santos-Knox had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[7]

Ottawa Redblacks

On February 7, 2023, it was announced that Santos-Knox had signed with the Ottawa Redblacks.[8] He played in three seasons where he recorded 209 total tackles, five sacks, and two interceptions.[9] He was released on January 30, 2026.[9]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (second stint)

It was announced on February 10, 2026, that Santos-Knox had signed a one-year contract with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 "Jovan Santos-Knox bio". Canadian Football League. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Jovan Santos-Knox College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  3. ↑ Ken Wiebe (May 28, 2018). "Nine-hour drive changed Santos-Knox's life Blue Bombers linebacker thankful for father's encouragement". Winnipeg Sun.
  4. ↑ Mike Sawatzky (September 29, 2017). "Rookie lining himself up for success". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  5. ↑ Russ Hobson (July 31, 2018). "Winnipeg Blue Bombers' Jovan Santos-Knox named top performer of the week". Global News.
  6. ↑ "Edmonton football team releases LB Jovan Santos-Knox". CFL.ca. August 27, 2020. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Tiger-Cats sign free agent linebacker Santos-Knox". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. February 6, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Ottawa Redblacks agree to terms with veteran LB Jovan Santos-Knox". 3downnation. Ottawa Redblacks. February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  9. 1 2 "Redblacks release linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox; sign punter James Burnip". Canadian Football League. January 30, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Bombers agree to terms with linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox". Canadian Football League. February 10, 2026.
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