🔗 Share this article Cowboys Player Kneeland Dies at Age 24 He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24. Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, with four starting appearances. He recorded his initial touchdown in the Tuesday game 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. "We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his loved ones." Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan University. His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the loss of the athlete 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 "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event. Career Highlights Selected in the 2024 draft Played 18 games Scored first touchdown in final game Former Western Michigan standout Legacy and Impact Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the football world, remembered as a committed player with a promising future.