Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Dies at Age 24
Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 draft
Cowboys player 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 appeared in 18 games for the team, with four starting appearances.
He scored his first touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt.
"He was a cherished team member and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys stated.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing college football for Western Michigan University.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the loss of the athlete 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 commented.
The NFL stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the news.
Career Highlights
- Selected in the 2024 draft
- Appeared in 18 matches
- Scored first touchdown in final game
- Ex-WMU player
Memory and Influence
His untimely death has created a gap in the NFL community, recalled as a committed player with a promising future.
