🔗 Share this article Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24 Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24. The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, including four starts. He scored his first 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. "We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his family." Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th selection of the 2024 draft after his college career for Western Michigan University. His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" 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 dream to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented. The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the news. Professional Journey Drafted in 2024 Played 18 games Recorded initial TD in last appearance Ex-WMU player Legacy and Impact Marshawn Kneeland's sudden passing has created a gap in the football world, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a bright career ahead.