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2024 NFL draft: WMU DE Marshawn Kneeland picked by Cowboys in 2nd round
Western Michigan defensive end Marshawn Kneeland is Lone Star State-bound, where he'll play for the most valuable sports franchise in the world. Kneeland is now a part of America's Team. The Dallas Cowboys selected the Broncos' star edge rusher with the 56th pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday night in Detroit. It marks the fourth consecutive season a Western Michigan product has been selected in the draft, the longest such streak for WMU since 1970.
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Dallas Draft Picks
Tyler
Guyton
1
Rnd
29
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 37
- School: Oklahoma
- Height: 6' 8"
- Weight: 322
Expert Commentary
The Cowboys needed a left tackle to develop and at least have a prospect now in Guyton. He’s got a bit of a way to go as far as technique is concerned, but the physical tools and frame to grow into something for the long term are there. Guyton might have a lower floor than some of the other tackle prospects, but the upside is still here.
Marshawn
Kneeland
2
Rnd
24
Pk
DL
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 40
- School: W. Michigan
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 267
Expert Commentary
The Cowboys needed to add more juice to their pass rush and found someone who has the potential to be a solid No. 2 across from Micah Parsons for the long term. Kneeland had first-round rumors, but this is a probably a more appropriate spot for him.
Cooper
Beebe
3
Rnd
9
Pk
OL
Position
- Draft Grade: A
- Pre-Draft Rank: 46
- School: Kansas St.
- Height: 6' 3"
- Weight: 322
Expert Commentary
Love this pick for Dallas. Beebe has versatility and talent to be a fixture with the Cowboys for a long time as they continue to find the next great version of their offensive line. He played guard and tackle in the same games at times for Kansas State.
Marist
Liufau
3
Rnd
23
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: C
- School: Notre Dame
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 234
Expert Commentary
The Cowboys needed a real linebacker body on their roster and they got one in Liufau. No more safeties at linebacker is a good thing for Dallas, even if Liufau isn’t necessarily a star.
5
Rnd
39
Pk
6
Rnd
40
Pk
7
Rnd
13
Pk
7
Rnd
24
Pk
NFC East Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | |
| 11 | 6 | 0 | .647 | |
| 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | |
| 4 | 13 | 0 | .235 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
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