Dallas Cowboys pick Marshawn Kneeland, DE, Western Michigan in Round 2 of 2024 NFL draft
The Dallas Cowboys drafted Western Michigan's Marshawn Kneeland with the 56th pick of the 2024 NFL draft.
Meet the Dallas Cowboys draft picks for 2024
- Round 1, Pick 29 overall: Tyler Guyton, OT, Oklahoma
- Round 2, Pick 56 overall: Marshawn Kneeland, DE, Western Michigan
- Round 3, Pick 73 overall (from Detroit): Cooper Beebe, OT, Kansas State
- Round 3, Pick 87 overall: Marist Liufau, LB, Notre Dame
- Round 5, Pick 174 overall: Caelen Carson, CB, Wake Forest
Here's what Dallas Cowboys fans need to know about Kneeland and our instant analysis of the pick.
Marshawn Kneeland 40 time
Kneeland attended the NFL combine and was clocked in 4.75 in the 40-yard dash. His vertical jump was 35.5 inches and his broad jump was 9-foot, 11-inches.
Marshawn Kneeland highlights
Kneeland played in nine games for Western Michigan in 2023 and was a second-team all-MAC selection. He led his team with 4.5 sacks.
Marshawn Kneeland high school in Wyoming, Michigan
He attended Godwin High School.
Wyoming is a city in Kent County, Michigan, on the western side of the state near Lake Michigan.
Marshawn Kneeland scouting report
The former high school tight end made the move to the defensive side of the ball and thrives. Per NFL.com, "He’s a forceful rusher with a relatively simple game plan, but he does have enough bend to diversify somewhat. There are some mismatched pieces in his game but he offers toughness and talent to mold."
Marshawn Kneeland height
Kneeland is listed at 6-foot-3.
Marshawn Kneeland weight
Kneeland weighs 322 lbs.
Marshawn Kneeland college stats
Kneeland finished 2023 with a career-high 57 tackles, 4.5 sacks, 7.5 tackles for loss, two forced fumbles and eight quarterback hurries. He had 13 sacks and 149 tackles in his career, all of which was at Western Michigan.
Joe Rivera contributed to this report.