Marshawn Kneeland Explained

Marshawn Kneeland
Current Team:Dallas Cowboys
Number:94
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:8 July 2001
Birth Place:Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:268
High School:Godwin Heights
(Wyoming, Michigan)
College:Western Michigan (2019–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:2
Draftpick:56
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-MAC (2023)
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:K/KneeMa00

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.

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

Kneeland was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round (56th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: October 11, 2018 . Godwin Heights standout earns Player of the Week 7 . May 26, 2024 . MassLive.com . en.
  2. Web site: photo . October 1, 2018 . Godwin Heights senior Marshawn Kneeland a dominant force at linebacker, tight end . May 26, 2024 . MassLive.com . en.
  3. Web site: Kaminski . Steve . January 27, 2019 . Godwin Heights lineman Marshawn Kneeland announces college choice via video . May 26, 2024 . MLive . en.
  4. Web site: Nothaft . Patrick . December 22, 2022 . Ex-WMU lineman Marshawn Kneeland joins Colorado, Coach Prime via transfer portal . May 26, 2024 . MLive . en.
  5. Web site: Giannakopoulos . Alec . July 20, 2023 . Broncos’ Marshawn Kneeland to stay in Kalamazoo . May 26, 2024 . WOODTV.com.
  6. Web site: Skol . Mark . September 5, 2023 . Godwin Heights grad Marshawn Kneeland grateful to stay at Western Michigan after hitting the transfer portal . dead . https://archive.today/20240125005708/https://www.wzzm13.com/article/sports/college/godwin-heights-grad-marshawn-kneeland-staying-at-western-michigan/69-cdb4d5cd-8ee9-432d-922f-8a0657221231 . January 25, 2024 . WZZM 13.
  7. Web site: Baumgardner . Nick . Machota . Jon . April 26, 2024 . Dallas Cowboys draft Marshawn Kneeland: How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel . May 26, 2024 . The New York Times . en-US.