MJ Knight Jr. commits to Georgia Southern football for 2026 season

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Last updated Jun 13, 2026

MJ Knight Jr. commits to Georgia Southern football for 2026 season

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Marlon "MJ" Knight Jr., a standout receiver from Calvary Day, announced his commitment to Georgia Southern on June 13. Knight Jr. has had a stellar season, contributing to the Cavaliers’ success in the Class A-3A Private School state title game last fall. He was a key player in Calvary’s recent Georgia Southern 7-on-7 Tournament victory and has been recognized with multiple awards for his athletic versatility. Knight Jr. received 28 scholarship offers, but chose Georgia Southern due to its close proximity to home and the coaching staff's reputation for developing players. He aims to enhance his performance in his final high school season while pursuing personal milestones.

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•Knight Jr. led Calvary Day to the Class A-3A title game last fall.
•He won the Ashley Dearing Award for versatile athletics in Savannah.
•In his junior year, he recorded 46 receptions for 780 yards and 13 touchdowns.
•Knight Jr. committed after building a good relationship with Georgia Southern's staff.
•He aims to break the school record for touchdown catches next season.

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