Drafted by Cowboys Round 2 Pick 56 Dallas Cowboys draft DE Marshawn Kneeland Western Michigan

[BrAinPaiNt]

There goes your DE help

 

[perrykemp]

6. MARSHAWN KNEELAND, Western Michigan (6-3, 264, 4.77, 2): Redshirted in 2019 before starting 23 of 37 games from 2020-’23. “He’s not a great athlete by any means but he’s got outstanding motor,” one scout said. “He’s a better athlete than the Missouri kid (Darius Robinson) but he’s not nearly as powerful or big. The relentlessness he plays with will allow him to succeed. For 4-3 teams he definitely has the size to play with his hand on the ground. For 3-4 teams they probably can live with his athleticism. The Senior Bowl stuff was good enough. His tape wasn’t as good as Maxx Crosby’s coming out but after watching him against similar schools (in the Mid-American Conference) it had a little bit of that feel even though they have a different style of play. Mostly because of the motor and the constant disruption.” His 4.18 short shuttle led the position. “He could be an (NFL) starter,” said a second scout. “Love his bull rush. He played well against Iowa, Syracuse, Mississippi State. He took over the game against Eastern Michigan, for whatever that’s worth. Just blows **** up.” Lightly recruited out of west Michigan, he finished with 149 tackles (28 for loss) and 13 sacks. Arms were 34 ½, hands were 9 1/8. “His run game stuff stuck out,” said a third scout. “Strong edge-setter. Plays with his hair on fire. Chases the football. Very good physicality. He's a good enough rusher where he can give you something on third down. You don’t want to draft base (defense) guys. This guy’s going to be a hell of a run player knocking people back.” From Grand Rapids.

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Good we need even more depth

 

[jwitten82]

Lol watch another 2nd round pick that we get little to no production out of

 

[Nickyd2208]

He was #2 on ESPN bpa.

 

[jwooten15]

Who?

 

[DCCowboys11]

Wasted pick! Wow.

 

[FanofJerry]

aint brady or mahomes

bad pick

 

[HungryLion]

For what it’s worth. Dane Brugler had him ranked as his 32 overall player.

 

[Bobhaze]

Had a whopping 4.5 sacks at Western Michigan last year. Hmmmm….this looks like a “project”. SMH. Having A developmental project on team with these needs…don’t get it.

 

[RS12]

Welp the first curve ball of the Cowboys draft. I do agree it was a sneaky need. D Law oft injured and getting up in years. Hope he ends up being as good as D Law.

 

[perrykemp]

I like this pick a lot.

 

[Ken]

Reach to me.

Sick of these DEs who don't do anything.

 

[DCCowboys11]

Lol watch another 2nd round pick that we get little to no production out of

I couldn’t agree more! This team needs STARTERS! Not backup projects.

 

[Machete]

Gosh...I really hope this works out

 

[Twin928]

yooo shut up we use to take injuried players n the second and pray and hope this is a good pick 275 on the edge just watch the highlights

 

[ChronicCowboy]

Good pick…BPA….RB and LB in round 3

 

[Nav22]

Kneeland has the long arms to take on blockers and the explosive strength to set the edge when teams run at him. He flashes the ability to slip blocks, chases with good effort, runs well for his size and wraps up. Kneeland is a powerful pass-rusher who shoots his hands and drives blockers. He's more of a threat to get to the quarterback than stats would suggest, and he has good upside. He tested well at the combine, moves well laterally and flashes an effective inside move. -- Steve Muench

 

[Kingofholland]

Wow, that was an interesting pick. Always can count on the Cowboys for atleast 1 puzzling day 2 pick. Way too much other talent there.

Hope Marshawn makes me eat my words though.

 

[Mikexike]

Love high motor guys that can set the edge.