🔗 Share this article Cowboys Player Kneeland Passes Away at 24 Years Old Marshawn Kneeland was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 draft Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has passed away aged 24. The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round in the 2024 NFL Draft and played 18 times for the team, including four starts. 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 member of our organisation," 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 selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing college football for Western Michigan. His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the loss of the athlete who "poured his heart" into each opportunity. "I watched him fight his way from a hopeful kid at Western Michigan with a goal to being a esteemed pro for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley said. The NFL stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event. Career Highlights Drafted in 2024 Played 18 games Recorded initial TD in last appearance Ex-WMU player Memory and Influence His sudden passing has created a gap in the football world, recalled as a dedicated athlete with a bright career ahead.