Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Marshawn Kneeland Dies at 24 Years Old
Marshawn Kneeland 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 played 18 times for the team, including four starts.
He scored his first 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 said.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his loved ones."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 draft after playing college football for Western Michigan University.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the passing of a player who "poured his heart" into each opportunity.
"I saw him strive his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a goal to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
The NFL stated it is "deeply saddened" by the tragic event.
Professional Journey
- Drafted in 2024
- Played 18 games
- Recorded initial TD in final game
- Ex-WMU standout
Memory and Influence
His untimely death has created a gap in the football world, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a promising future.
