Marshawn Kneeland

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.

Early years
Kneeland was born on July 8, 2001, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Godwin Heights High School in Wyoming, Michigan. He played linebacker and tight end in high school. 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.

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. 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.