Cowboys Defensive Lineman Kneeland Dies at Age 24
He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24.
The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in the 2024 NFL Draft and appeared in 18 games for the team, with four starting appearances.
He recorded his initial touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt.
"Marshawn was a beloved teammate and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys stated.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his loved ones."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 draft after playing college football for Western Michigan.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the loss of the athlete who "poured his heart" into each opportunity.
"I watched him fight his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a goal to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented.
The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the news.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Recorded initial TD in final game
- Ex-WMU player
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's sudden passing has created a gap in the football world, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
