🔗 Share this article Cowboys Defensive Lineman Marshawn Kneeland Dies at 24 Years Old Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th selection in the 2024 NFL draft Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24. The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round in 2024 and played 18 times for the team, with four starting appearances. He recorded his initial touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered a blocked punt. "Marshawn was a beloved teammate and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys stated. "We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his family." Kneeland was selected by Dallas with the 56th selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing college football for Western Michigan University. His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the loss of the athlete who "gave his all" into each opportunity. "I watched him fight 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 said it is "profoundly grieved" by the news. Professional Journey Selected in the 2024 draft Played 18 games Recorded initial TD in last appearance Former Western Michigan player Legacy and Impact Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has left a void in the football world, recalled as a committed player with a bright career ahead.