Marshawn Kneeland

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Marshawn Kneeland
No. 94 – Dallas Cowboys
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (2001-07-08) July 8, 2001 (age 23)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school: Godwin Heights
(Wyoming, Michigan)
College: Western Michigan (2019–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 2 / pick: 56
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:14
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Marshawn Kneeland (born July 8, 2001) is an American professional football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Western Michigan Broncos and was selected by the Cowboys in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

Kneeland was born on July 8, 2001, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Godwin Heights High School in Wyoming, Michigan. [1] He played linebacker and tight end in high school. [2] As a senior, he had 110 tackles and eight sacks on defense and 20 receptions for 330 yards and five touchdowns on offense. He committed to Western Michigan University to play college football. [3]

College career

Kneeland played for the Broncos at Western Michigan University from 2019 to 2023. In 2022, he nearly transferred to the University of Colorado but decided to stay. [4] [5] [6] During his career, he had 149 tackles and 12.5 sacks.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)
267 lb
(121 kg)
34+12 in
(0.88 m)
9+18 in
(0.23 m)
4.75 s1.66 s2.77 s4.18 s7.02 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)
9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)
21 reps
All values from NFL Combine [7] [8]

Kneeland was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round (56th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft. [9]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRTD
2024 DAL 1111495001000.000010
Career 1111495001000.000010

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References

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