UCF defensive tackle Jeffson Lafontant speaks with the media ahead of the Knights' Space Game matchup against Baylor.

Leading the Knights with two sacks, the junior defensive tackle is transforming into a backfield menace as UCF prepares to test its pass rush against top-ranked BYU.

Like many children growing up in Haiti, Jeffson Lafontant loved playing soccer. Something about the sport felt special — whether he played alone or with friends, Lafontant quickly discovered a knack for it. Maybe his lanky build made the game come naturally. As he reflects on those early days living with his mother in Delmas, a bustling urban area of Port-au-Prince, memories wash over him. He ...

UCF defensive tackle Jeffson Lafontant speaks with the media following the Knights' win in their Big 12 opener over TCU, 21-13.

Jeffson Lafontant and Horace Lockett are anchoring a dominant defensive front, stifling opposing rushers while cementing their status as elite interior forces and rising NFL prospects.

The UCF Knights kick off the 2026 season against Bethune-Cookman. Learn everything you need to know to follow along with the game below.