Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old
He was the 56th selection in the 2024 NFL draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away 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 recorded his initial touchdown in the Tuesday game to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered 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 selected by Dallas with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 draft after playing college football for Western Michigan University.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the passing of a player who "poured his heart" 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 said.
The NFL stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event.
Career Highlights
- Drafted in 2024
- Played 18 games
- Scored first touchdown in final game
- Ex-WMU player
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has left a void in the football world, recalled as a committed player with a bright career ahead.
