18 Days until Catamount Football Kickoff - #18 Knight & #18 Turner

It's now 18 days until the kickoff of Catamount football on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023, against the Arkansas Razorbacks in the War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock, AR.

To help pass those long summer days, and hopefully get the Catamount faithful a little more excited about the upcoming season, and knowledgeable of the team members, we'll continue the football countdown each day until kickoff day.

Today we highlight two players assigned to #18 , one on offense and one on defense:

#18 Malik Knight

Position: Wide Receiver

Height: 6-2

Weight: 175

Class: Redshirt Freshman

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

High School: Fort Lauderdale HS

2022 (Freshman): Played in four games as an offensive reserve, remaining eligible for a redshirt … Made his WCU debut in the season-opening road win at Charleston Southern (Sept. 3) … Caught two passes for 20 yards in the home win over Presbyterian (Sept. 17).

Prior to Western Carolina: Was a part of the 2021 District 7-A Championship team in the FHSAA ... Also ran track as a prep where he was the fourth-fastest runner in the 200-meter dash in Florida as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Malik Jamal Knight ... Is the son of Zawana Howard and Atare Allen.

#18 Antarron Turner

Position:  Linebacker

Height:  6-2

Weight:  225

Class:  Redshirt Freshman

Hometown:  Ocala, Fla.

High School:  A.L. Brown (N.C.) HS

2022 (Freshman): Played in four games as a true freshman, remaining eligible for redshirt … Credited with two tackles on the season … Made his collegiate debut in the season-opener at Charleston Southern (Sept. 3) … Tallied two tackles in the home win over Presbyterian (Sept. 17), recording his first career stops … Posted five tackles to rank among the team leaders in WCU’s annual Spring Game.

Prior to Western Carolina: Recorded 104 total tackles including 57 solo stops as a senior, finishing third in the conference in total tackles … Credited with 12.0 tackles for loss with a sack, adding an interception and a fumble recovery … Added three receptions for 18 yards on offense … Selected for the Queen City Senior Bowl.

Personal: Full name is Antarron Jaylin Turner ... Prefers to go by the nickname "Ant" ... Is the son of Chalon Manning and Antonio Turner ... Was born in Ocala, Fla., and finished high school in Kannapolis, N.C.