D’Andre Swift landed in a great place to make a big name for himself right away in the NFL by coming to Detroit. The Lions are looking to run the ball more than most teams, and Swift has a golden opportunity to establish himself as the primary running back right away.
It’s a blend of talent and opportunity that makes Swift one of the top candidates to be the Offensive Rookie of the Year. It also lands Detroit’s second-round pick among the top instant impact rookies as listed by USA TODAY.
Davis spoke highly of the 35th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and believes Swift could be the answer to the Lions long-running issues running the ball.
Since Barry Sanders retired in 1999, this team has enjoyed four 1,000-yard rushing seasons from three players, none since 2013. Swift totaled nearly 2,300 yards on the ground over his final two season at Georgia and has the tools to supplant oft-injured Kerryon Johnson, perhaps on an every-down basis.
With Kerryon Johnson coming off another injury and Ty Johnson and Bo Scarbrough more limited role players, Swift stands a great chance to challenge the 1,000-yard barrier.