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Marion Hugh Knight, Jr. was born in Compton, California, the son of Maxine (Chatman) and Marion Knight, Sr.[SUP][2][/SUP] His name, Suge, derives from "Sugar Bear", a childhood nickname.[SUP][3][/SUP] He attended Lynwood High School in nearby Lynwood, California, where he was a football and track star. He graduated in 1983. From 1983 to 1985, he attended El Camino College on a football scholarship.[SUP][4][/SUP] In 1985, he transferred to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and played there for two years.[SUP][5][/SUP]
After college, Knight was not drafted by an NFL team, but was cut during training camp by the Los Angeles Rams. However, he became a replacement player during the 1987 NFL players' strike, and played two games for the Rams.
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After college, Knight was not drafted by an NFL team, but was cut during training camp by the Los Angeles Rams. However, he became a replacement player during the 1987 NFL players' strike, and played two games for the Rams.
THESE ARE NO GANGSTA'S CREDENTIALS...