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Dallas Cowboys Day 2 Draft Drama: The Rise of Marshawn Kneeland

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Discover the intriguing story behind the Cowboys' second-round pick that shocked everyone!

The Dallas Cowboys had the football world buzzing with their Day 2 draft picks, receiving mixed grades from 10 different outlets. While Cooper Beebe garnered high marks, the spotlight was on Marshawn Kneeland, whose selection at No. 56 caused quite a stir. Despite some variability in opinions, Marshawn Kneeland's arrival in Dallas left many questioning the decision, with some labeling Marist Liufau as a reach at No. 87.

In a surprising turn of events, Marshawn Kneeland became the Cowboys' second-round pick, adding depth and talent to their defense. The Western Michigan edge defender, known for his 4.5 sacks and impressive performance as second-team All-MAC, was a strategic choice by the Cowboys to bolster their defensive lineup.

Kneeland's selection raised eyebrows across the NFL community, with many questioning his fit and potential impact in Dallas. Despite doubts, Kneeland's moments of dominance in the previous season hinted at a player with immense potential, leading some experts to believe he could have even landed in the first round.

As the dust settles on the Cowboys' Day 2 draft decisions, the focus remains on Marshawn Kneeland and his journey to becoming a key player for Dallas. The unexpected pick has sparked debates and speculation, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead where Kneeland will strive to prove his worth and silence the skeptics.

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10 outlets give mixed grades on Cowboys Day 2 draft picks (Cowboys Wire)

Cooper Beebe earned mostly high marks, while Marshawn Kneeland saw more variance. Most outlets saw Marist Liufau as a reach at No. 87.

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Marshawn Kneeland to Cowboys as 2nd-Round Pick (DallasCowboys.com)

FRISCO, Texas โ€” It was Tyler Guyton getting the call in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at the hand of the Dallas Cowboys โ€” solving their dilemma at ...

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Cowboys draft Marshawn Kneeland: Dallas sees 'similarities ... (CBSSports.com)

Kneeland didn't expect to hear from the Cowboys, and he didn't hear much about his future role.

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Dallas Cowboys select Marshawn Kneeland with 2nd round pick (WFAA.com)

Marshawn Kneeland was second-team All-MAC and led his team with 4.5 sacks.

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Dallas Cowboys draft Marshawn Kneeland: How he fits, pick grade ... (The Athletic)

Kneeland showed moments of dominance last season and some thought he might find his way into the first round.

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Who is Marshawn Kneeland, the Dallas Cowboys second-round ... (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

The Dallas Cowboys chose Western Michigan edge defender Marshawn Kneeland with the No. 56 pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

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2024 NFL draft grades: Our experts grade Cowboys' pick of ... (The Dallas Morning News)

After trading back to draft Oklahoma OT Tyler Guyton in the first round, the Cowboys added three players on Friday. Dallas selected Western Michigan ...

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