🔗 Share this article Dallas Cowboys Player 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 of the draft in the 2024 NFL Draft and appeared in 18 games for the team, with four starting appearances. He recorded his initial touchdown in Tuesday's defeat to the Arizona Cardinals when he recovered a blocked punt. "Marshawn was a beloved teammate and part of our family," the Dallas Cowboys said. "We send our condolences regarding Marshawn are with his partner Catalina and his loved ones." Kneeland was picked by the Cowboys with the 56th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft after his college career for Western Michigan University. His representative, Jonathan Perzley, said his "heart breaks" for the passing of a player who "gave his all" into every moment. "I watched him fight his way from a aspiring young man at Western Michigan with a dream to being a respected professional for the Dallas Cowboys," Perzley commented. The NFL stated it is "deeply saddened" by the news. Professional Journey Selected in the 2024 draft Appeared in 18 matches Scored first touchdown in final game Former Western Michigan standout Memory and Influence His untimely death has left a void in the football world, remembered as a dedicated athlete with a bright career ahead.