🔗 Share this article Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24 Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 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, with four starting appearances. 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 said. "Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family." Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 draft after playing college football 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 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 said it is "deeply saddened" by the tragic event. Professional Journey Selected in the 2024 draft Appeared in 18 matches Scored first touchdown in last appearance Former Western Michigan standout Memory and Influence Marshawn Kneeland's sudden passing has created a gap in the football world, recalled as a committed player with a bright career ahead.