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Milton Knox was named the Los Angeles City Section Player of the Year in 2006 after leading Van Nuys ( Calif. ) Birmingham to the City Section title. Rushed for 2,374 yards and scored 29 touchdowns, earning First Team All-State honors (overall and underclass). A three-year starter for the Patriots, could end up as the leading rusher in City Section history when career is through; He can bench press 255 pounds and squats 495.
Knox reports a 3.1 core GPA and is awaiting his May SAT results.
Milton Knox has very good quickness, can change direction on a dime, is instinctive and has terrific vision. He's got a good lower body with power to break tackles. Milton is very productive and makes a lot of defenders miss. This guy is a top prospect for the class of 2008 and will receive many offers. Knox reminds many of former UCLA and current Jacksonville Jags back Maurice Jones-Drew.
For Knox, the City player of the year in 2006, winning his second ring with the Patriots also brought a milestone; he set a single-season school rushing record with 2,374yards and 29touchdowns.
Knox is quick to credit the men upfront for his accomplishment.
"Last year I promised the O-line if I had 2,000 yards I was going to give them a dinner and that's what we did," Knox said. "This year, I promised the O-line if we get 1,700yards I'd get them a dinner. I always take care of them and make sure my big men up front are always eating and they are satisfied."
Knox kept his promise to his teammates. But with all those titles and accolades, is Knox himself satisfied?
After all, Knox - verbally committed to UCLA in April and has earned a spot amid the top recruits of the 2008 class. The four-year varsity player is ranked No. 16 in the state at the position by national scouting Web site.
GHSA State Title Scores Class AAAAA GirlsWest Lake Country ClubTeam ScoresMilton 142; Cherokee 153; Tift County 154; Colquitt County 163; Mill Creek 165; Walton 167; East Coweta 168; Brookwood 169; Harrison 175; Peachtree Ridge 177; Parkview 181; Camden 193; Centennial 194; Luella 210; Kennesaw 218Individuals, top 10 and tiesRachel Dai, Milton 36-33--69Brittany Jarrett, Tift Co. 36-34--70Isabella Skinner, W.F. 36-37 ...
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