Marshawn Kneeland
Career Summary
Marshawn Kneeland played defensive end for Dallas after attending Western Michigan.
A 2024 second-round draft selection, he died on November 6, 2025, at age 24.
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College Career
Kneeland developed as a defensive end at Western Michigan.
In 2023 he recorded 57 tackles and 4.5 sacks while earning second-team All-MAC recognition.
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Path to the NFL
Dallas drafted Kneeland 56th overall in 2024.
The Cowboys selected the Western Michigan defensive end in the second round.
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Playing Style
Dallas’s 2024 draft assessment highlighted Kneeland’s effort and edge defense.
The team described his ability to use power and speed as a pass rusher while setting the edge against the run.
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Legacy
The Cowboys announced Kneeland’s death on November 6, 2025.
The organization remembered him as a valued teammate and member of the team.
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30754, 00-0039900, 2001-07-08, Marshawn Kneeland, Marshawn, Kneeland
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