David Knevel looks down on most of us…because that’s what happens when you are 6’8″. The ‘big man’ from Brantford has been showing off his athleticism on the field and is one of the most sought after lineman in the country because of it.
Class:
2012
Position:
OL
Commitment:
None
Consideration:
CIS: multiple OUA schools & Concordia
NCAA – Iowa (FBS), Simon Fraser (Div 2)
Teams:
Brantford Bisons (OVFL)
Team Ontario West (Football Canada Cup)
Pauline Johnson Thunderbirds (high school)
David started playing football with Brantford Bison organization in his hometown. 2011 was a busy year as David played on his regular teams and also appeared in the GTA/GHAC all-star game and attended IMG Madden Football Team Next-man camp.
His two most memorable football experiences were being chosen game MVP in the Football Canada Cup (yes, lineman can win those awards) and training at the IMG in Bradenton, Florida.
The two people he has to thank in life is his Michelle Knevel and father Mark Miller. On the football side Coach Mike McDonald from Team Ontario, Ilyas Zylstra from Brantford Bisons and Team Ontario, and Tom Nutten from IMG.
Football awards: Offensive Lineman of the year 2009 Brantford Bisons, game MVP for Team Ontario West at Football Canada Cup 2011, FBU Blue chip nomination 2011, Canada Cup AllStar team 2011, IMG Madden Football Team Next-man in 2010 and 2011, nomination to IFAF Team World 2012, ESPN feature article 2011; [url]http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=6617777
David’s favourite athlete is D’brickashaw Ferguson, All-pro LT for the NY Jets.
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