The Dallas Cowboys had strong interest in first-round pick Tyler Guyton, but second-round pick Marshawn Kneeland found communication 'decent' leading up to his selection. Kneeland, compared to DeMarcus Lawrence, brings high effort and versatility to the Cowboys' defense, excited to join NFL's top pass rush led by Micah Parsons.
Kneeland nearly transferred to Colorado but returned to Western Michigan for his final college season, citing loyalty to his coaches. The Cowboys were drawn to his violent, physical, high-motor style of play, hoping he can emulate Lawrence's work ethic and impact the team positively in his rookie year.