Freddie Swain
American former football player (born 1998)
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Freddie Swain (born August 4, 1998) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Florida Gators.
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Ocala, Florida, U.S.
Swain with the Seattle Seahawks in 2021 | |||||||||||
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| Position | Wide receiver | ||||||||||
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| Born | August 4, 1998 Ocala, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 199 lb (90 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | North Marion (Citra, Florida) | ||||||||||
| College | Florida (2016–2019) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2020: 6th round, 214th overall pick | ||||||||||
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Early life
Swain attended North Marion High School, where he was a consensus four-star recruit and fielded scholarship offers from Alabama and Clemson before selecting Florida.[1] As a return specialist, Swain returned 22 punts for 224 yards in 2018, including an 85-yard return for a touchdown. In 2019, he compiled 14 returns for 56 yards. Swain tallied 38 catches for 527 yards and a team-high seven touchdowns as a senior. In 47 career games, including 10 starts, Swain gained 1,387 all-purpose yards.[2] He had 69 career receptions for 996 yards and 15 touchdowns.[1]
College career
Swain totaled 68 receptions for 996 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns in four seasons with the Florida Gators.[3]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 0+1⁄4 in (1.84 m) | 197 lb (89 kg) | 30+5⁄8 in (0.78 m) | 9 in (0.23 m) | 4.46 s | 1.57 s | 2.60 s | 4.26 s | 7.05 s | 36.5 in (0.93 m) | 10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) | 16 reps | |
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Seattle Seahawks
Swain was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round with the 214th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.[6]
Swain made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. During the game, Swain recovered a fumble lost by punt returner Sharrod Neasman in the 38–25 win. He caught his first pass for 17 yards in that game.[7] In Swain's second game at home against the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football, he caught his first touchdown for 21 yards thrown by Russell Wilson.[8] In Week 14, in a home game against the New York Jets, Swain caught a 19 yard touchdown pass thrown by Wilson.[9] On August 30, 2022, Swain was released by the Seahawks.[10]
Miami Dolphins (first stint)
On September 2, 2022, Swain was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins.[11] On December 10, 2022, Swain was elevated to the active roster.[12]
Denver Broncos
On December 13, 2022, Swain was signed by the Denver Broncos to their active roster.[13] He was waived on March 14, 2023.[14]
Miami Dolphins (second stint)
On March 15, 2023, the Dolphins claimed Swain off waivers.[15] He was waived on August 13, 2023.[16]
Philadelphia Eagles
On August 23, 2023, Swain was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles.[17] He was waived on August 29.[18]
Miami Dolphins (third stint)
On October 3, 2023, Swain was signed to the Dolphins practice squad.[19] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.[20]
Chicago Bears
On May 13, 2024, Swain signed with the Chicago Bears.[21] He was placed on injured reserve on August 21.
Saskatchewan Roughriders
On February 10, 2026, Swain signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League.[22] He was added to the retired list on May 10.[23]
