Powerful Western Michigan-to-NFL edge defender with disruptive upside
Kneeland stood out at Western Michigan for his size, motor, and disruptive edge presence, traits that helped make him a second-round NFL draft pick. His game was built on power, effort, and the ability to pressure quarterbacks while holding up against the run, which makes him the kind of lineman teams value for versatility and toughness. Stat lines alone do not capture his energy and physicality, but those were central to his profile; his pro career was also cut short by his death in 2025, so any current evaluation should focus on his college and early NFL tape rather than ongoing performance.
