 Schenter responded, claiming that the SUV actually belonged to McKnight's girlfriend, Johana Michelle Beltran, although McKnight had reportedly been seen driving it around town.As a result of the pending investigation, the USC compliance department did not clear McKnight to play in the 2009 Emerald Bowl.On January 8, 2010, McKnight declared his intention to forgo his final year of eligibility, hired an agent and entered the 2010 NFL Draft.