Scotty McKnight, Hayden Panettiere a Couple?

Panettiere and New York Jets star' Scotty McKnight stepped out together in Los Angeles last month

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Alla Byrne
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Published on June 8, 2011 03:45PM EDT
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It appears Hayden Panettiere has a thing for sporty guys.

The 21-year-old was photographed with her “pal” New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez in Malibu Memorial Day weekend, but she was also out in Hollywood with Scotty McKnight, 23, that same week.

McKnight, a wide receiver for the Jets, was photographed leaving Mel’s Diner in West Hollywood, with the actress. He’s from California and most-notably graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with CU’s all-time records for receiving touchdowns and receptions.

The Scream 4 actress recently split with Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko after two years together.

Panettiere’s rep had no comment.

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