The Detroit Lions are set to host Western Michigan defensive end Marshawn Kneeland on a visit in the week leading up to the Draft, alongside visits to Green Bay and Buffalo. Kneeland is one of four players to have a pre-draft visit and formal meeting with the Lions at the Combine. There is buzz around Kneeland potentially being selected as early as late in the first round, and he was even mocked to the Lions at No. 29 overall by CBS Sports. Coming from Godwin Heights High School in Grand Rapids, Kneeland had a productive career with the Broncos, finishing with 12.5 sacks and 28 tackles for loss over four seasons.

By the Numbers
  • Kneeland finished his career with 12.5 sacks and 28 tackles for loss over four seasons
  • He was recently mocked to the Lions at No. 29 overall by CBS Sports
State of Play
  • Kneeland is one of four players to have a pre-draft visit and formal meeting with the Lions at the Combine
  • He is generating buzz to be selected as early as late in the first round
  • Kneeland is viewed as a top-five edge rusher in the class
Bottom Line

Marshawn Kneeland, the Western Michigan defensive end, is capturing attention as a potential early-round pick, with his visit to the Detroit Lions and strong performances positioning him as a top prospect in the upcoming NFL Draft.