Cowboys Defensive Lineman Kneeland Dies at Age 24
He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24.
Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, including four starts.
He recorded his initial touchdown in the Tuesday game to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt.
"He was a cherished team member and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys stated.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 draft after his college career for Western Michigan University.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the loss of the athlete who "gave his all" into every moment.
"I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented.
The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the news.
Career Highlights
- Drafted in 2024
- Played 18 games
- Scored first touchdown in final game
- Ex-WMU standout
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's sudden passing has left a void in the football world, recalled as a committed player with a promising future.
