🔗 Share this article Dallas Cowboys Player Marshawn Kneeland Passes Away at Age 24 He was the 56th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft Cowboys player Marshawn Kneeland has died at the age of 24. Kneeland was drafted by the Cowboys in the second round in the 2024 NFL Draft and appeared in 18 games for the team, with four starting appearances. He scored his first touchdown in the Tuesday game to the Arizona Cardinals when he retrieved a blocked punt. "He was a cherished team member and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys stated. "We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his girlfriend Catalina and his loved ones." Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th selection of the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan University. His agent, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart aches" for the passing of a player who "gave his all" into every moment. "I saw him strive 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 stated it is "profoundly grieved" by the tragic event. Professional Journey Selected in the 2024 draft Appeared in 18 matches Scored first touchdown in final game Ex-WMU standout Legacy and Impact Marshawn Kneeland's untimely death has left a void in the football world, remembered as a committed player with a bright career ahead.