Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Kneeland Dies at Age 24
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th selection in the 2024 draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24.
The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in 2024 and appeared in 18 games for the team, including four starts.
He scored his first touchdown in the Tuesday game to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt.
"He was a cherished team member and member of our organisation," 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 overall pick of the 2024 draft after his college career for Western Michigan University.
His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the loss of the athlete who "poured his heart" into every moment.
"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 said.
The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the news.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Played 18 games
- Scored first touchdown in final game
- Ex-WMU standout
Memory and Influence
His untimely death has created a gap in the NFL community, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a bright career ahead.
