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.

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.

This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Player draft profile: Details about Marshawn Kneeland