Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24
He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 draft
Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 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 the Tuesday game 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 selection of the 2024 draft after his college career for Western Michigan University.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the passing of a player who "gave his all" into every moment.
"I saw him strive his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a dream to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said.
The NFL stated it is "deeply saddened" by the news.
Career Highlights
- Drafted in 2024
- Played 18 games
- Recorded initial TD in final game
- Former Western Michigan standout
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has left a void in the NFL community, remembered as a committed player with a promising future.
