Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Dies at Age 24
He was the 56th selection in the 2024 draft
Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died aged 24.
The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round of the draft in 2024 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 part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys said.
"Our thoughts and prayers regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his family."
Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 draft after playing college football for Western Michigan University.
His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" 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 respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented.
The NFL said it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event.
Professional Journey
- Drafted in 2024
- Played 18 games
- Recorded initial TD in final game
- Former Western Michigan player
Memory and Influence
Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has left a void in the NFL community, remembered as a committed player with a bright career ahead.
