🔗 Share this article Cowboys Defensive Lineman Kneeland Dies at 24 Years Old Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th selection in the 2024 NFL draft Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24. The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, with four starting appearances. He scored his first touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered a blocked punt. "He was a cherished team member and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys said. "We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his loved ones." Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan University. His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the passing of a player who "poured his heart" into every moment. "I watched him fight his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a goal to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented. The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event. Career Highlights Drafted in 2024 Played 18 games Recorded initial TD in last appearance Ex-WMU standout Memory and Influence Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has created a gap in the football world, recalled as a committed player with a bright career ahead.