Born: October 18, 1994 – Brantford, Ontario
2024:   Years as Lion: 6th   Years in CFL: 6th   Status: National
Career Games: 37   Playoffs: 3   Grey Cup: 0

Acquired:
The BC Lions selected David in the third round (21st overall) of the 2018 CFL Draft. He signed a contract extension to remain in orange in January of 2021 and then inked one-year extensions ahead of the 2022, 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Highlights:

2023: David worked his way back from his 2022 injuries to earn a spot on the active roster out of training camp. He would dress in all 18 regular season games before taking over at starting left guard for the final six and both in the playoffs.

2022: Surgery to repair a torn labrum kept Knevel out of action for the entire 2022 season. Following a successful recovery and rehab, the versatile lineman signed a one-year extension for 2023.

2021: David was once again a versatile member of the offensive line, suiting up in all 14 games and playing a couple of different positions.

2019: In his second season as a Lion, David saw action in three games including a start at left tackle in the final game of the year against Calgary.

2018: David was an important contributor for the Lions as a rookie due to his versatility. He made his CFL debut on July 7 against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and proceeded to appear in 16 regular season contests with the Leos. He saw time at guard and tackle, proving to be a valuable swingman. David served as a depth lineman in Hamilton against the Tiger-Cats in the East Division Semi-Final.

College:
2014-2017: David appeared in 28 games across four seasons with the University of Nebraska. He stepped into the starting lineup with the Cornhuskers as a junior in 2016, starting eight games for the Big Ten’s best pass-blocking unit. Knevel played in eight games as a senior and his strong work at right tackle helped Nebraska quarterback Tanner Lee eclipse 3,000 yards passing on the season.

Personal:
David majored in history and is a three-time Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll selection. He is a four-time member of the Brook Berringer and Tom Osborne Citizenship Teams. Knevel devotes much of his free time to working in the community and he has volunteered with Make-A-Wish, the Lincoln Marathon, Husker Hotline, Shop with a Jock, the Souper Bowl of Caring, Uplifting Athletes, Pilger tornado relief and local hospital visits.