More than two months before training camps open, teams are already getting a good look at rookies in mini-camps and envisioning the roles they may play for the 2024 season. Here's a look at a rookie on each NFC team that could unseat a veteran in the starting lineup.
What are your expectations for Marshawn Kneeland? The Dallas Cowboys spent all four of their premium (top-100) picks in the 2024 NFL Draft potentially replacing starters that departed in free agency or retirement, and with that has come high expectations for this class to step in and contribute right away.
There are always going to be conflicting opinions on a team’s draft class until the rookies actually get on the field and do something. And no, rookie minicamp doesn’t count for much although it’s great to see football-adjacent activities happening for the first time since January.
The Dallas Cowboys start rookie minicamp this weekend, and with that, the team took care of all but one of their newly drafted players. The only rookie who has yet to sign is second-round selection Marshawn Kneeland, Todd Archer of ESPN was the first to report on the news.
What are your expectations for Marshawn Kneeland in his rookie season? The draft is just a little over a week old, but it’s hard to contain the excitement for the new players the Dallas Cowboys have added to their roster.
When the Dallas Cowboys selected Western Michigan defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with the 56th overall pick, I won't lie, it left me shaking my head. Yet, some think he could be a potential steal for Dallas.
Dallas fans may have scratched their heads when the Cowboys selected Western Michigan defensive end Marshawn Kneeland with the 56th overall pick, but some think he's a potential steal.
The 2024 Dallas Cowboys draft class members have officially been given their jersey numbers. It has not even been a week since the 2024 NFL Draft happened, but life moves fast once it does.
The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books and the Dallas Cowboys executed one trade back to finish the draft with eight total picks. They addressed left tackle, defensive end, center/interior offensive line, linebacker, cornerback, wide receiver, offensive tackle, and 1-tech defensive tackle.
Dane Brugler is extremely high on Dallas’ new edge rusher. Most popular outlets say the Dallas Cowboys had a very impressive 2024 NFL Draft. Despite having just eight selections, outside of running back, which they just addressed in free agency, Dallas filled all the major holes on their roster.
Alabama edger rusher Chris Braswell went to the Bucs with the 57th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. While a good fit for Tampa Bay’s defense, it felt a little bit like a consolation prize because fellow edge rusher Marshawn Kneeland went a pick before to the Dallas Cowboys.
According to Dane Brugler, a highly renowned draft analyst at The Athletic, the Cowboys’ recent selections earned them the 10th-best ranking in the 2024 NFL Draft.
The Dallas Cowboys hit on a few needs during the 2024 NFL Draft, including their first two picks OT Tyler Guyton and DE Marshawn Kneeland. Many thought the Cowboys would draft a running back, but that did not happen.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Western Michigan edge rusher Marshawn Kneeland in the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday night, bolstering a pass rush that lacks depth behind Micah Parsons.
In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys made a strategic move, selecting Marshawn Kneeland from Western Michigan as the 56th overall pick. Despite the initial surprise of bypassing higher-ranked prospects, this selection aligns with the team’s long-term vision, particularly with veteran Demarcus Lawrence nearing his 32nd birthday.
The Dallas Cowboys have selected Western Michigan edge Marshawn Kneeland with the 56th pick in the 2024 NFL draft. Let me be very clear and say the Dallas Cowboys had much bigger needs than drafting an edge from Western Michigan.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Western Michigan EDGE Marshawn Kneeland with the No. 56 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Per Spotrac, Kneeland is expected to earn a four-year contract worth $6.79 million or just shy of $1.7 million per year.
With the No. 56 pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys selected edge rusher Marshawn Kneeland out of Western Michigan. Kneeland had a career-high 57 tackles this past season at WMU along with 7.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks.
The 2024 NFL Draft is getting close, making it an excellent time to highlight some of the class' best players with scouting reports. Each report will include strengths, weaknesses and background information. Here's our report on Marshawn Kneeland.
The Washington Commanders are going to try to use the 2024 NFL Draft to turbocharge their rebuild.
The Green Bay Packers could use another edge rusher, and it seems they have their eyes set on one heading into the NFL Draft. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL media, the Packers have scheduled a meeting with Western Michigan standout Marshawn Kneeland this week.
Height: Six-foot-three Weight: 267 pounds Position: EDGE School: Western Michigan More 2024 NFL Draft Profiles Likely the second MAC product off the board in this year’s draft, Marshawn Kneeland was a dominant force on the Western Michigan defensive line over the last four years.
Several NFL Draft scouts have stated there are 32 first-round picks in every draft, but most years there aren’t 32 players worthy of a first-round grade.
The San Francisco 49ers' evaluation of draft prospects is underway. As part of their assessment, the team will welcome two players for visits: former Western Michigan edge rusher Marshawn Kneeland and former Oregon safety Jamal Hill.
NFL prospects from major programs get most of the attention, but there are numerous examples of players drafted from small schools who have become difference-makers.
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