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 22)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:275 lb (125 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:Unsigned draft pick
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Marshawn Kneeland (born July 8, 2001) is an American 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 years

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+1⁄2 in
(0.88 m)		9+1⁄8 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 2nd round (56th overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "Godwin Heights standout earns Player of the Week 7". MassLive.com. October 11, 2018. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  2. ↑ photo (October 1, 2018). "Godwin Heights senior Marshawn Kneeland a dominant force at linebacker, tight end". MassLive.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  3. ↑ Kaminski, Steve (January 27, 2019). "Godwin Heights lineman Marshawn Kneeland announces college choice via video". MLive. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  4. ↑ Nothaft, Patrick (December 22, 2022). "Ex-WMU lineman Marshawn Kneeland joins Colorado, Coach Prime via transfer portal". MLive. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  5. ↑ Giannakopoulos, Alec (July 20, 2023). "Broncos' Marshawn Kneeland to stay in Kalamazoo". WOODTV.com. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  6. ↑ Skol, Mark (September 5, 2023). "Godwin Heights grad Marshawn Kneeland grateful to stay at Western Michigan after hitting the transfer portal". WZZM 13. Archived from the original on January 25, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Marshawn Kneeland Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  8. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Marshawn Kneeland College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  9. ↑ Baumgardner, Nick; Machota, Jon (April 26, 2024). "Dallas Cowboys draft Marshawn Kneeland: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel". The New York Times. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
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