D'Andre Swift

American football player, NFL Running Back

D'Andre Swift - American football player, NFL Running Back
Born

January 14th, 1999
26 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Georgia, where achieved significant success as a standout running back. Drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Contributed to the Lions' offense with notable rushing and receiving yards in multiple seasons. Demonstrated versatility as a dual-threat running back.

Rushed for over 1,000 yards in a season

Selected in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions

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