🔗 Share this article Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24 He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 draft Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland has passed away at the age of 24. The Cowboys selected the Cowboys in the second round 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. "Marshawn was a beloved teammate 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 picked by the Cowboys with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after playing college football for Western Michigan. His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" 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 stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the news. Career Highlights Drafted in 2024 Played 18 games Scored first touchdown in final game Former Western Michigan player Memory and Influence Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has left a void in the football world, recalled as a committed player with a promising future.