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Detroit Lions RB D’Andre Swift turning heads in camp

Swift is looking JACKED at Lions camp…

Former Georgia running back D’Andre Swift looks in incredible shape headed into his third season as a Detroit Lion.

(AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Swift had his breakout year in 2021 for a Lions team that went 3-13-1. The Philadelphia native, who is UGA’s 7th all-time leading rusher (2,885 rushing yards) racked up 151 carries for 617 yards along with five touchdowns.
Swift added another 62 touches for 452 yards and two scores through the air to boot.
Swift looks in great shape headed into the 2022 season.
Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift goes through drills during OTAs on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the team practice facility in Allen Park.
Here’s a comparison from last year.
Oct 10, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift (32) scores a rushing touchdown against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Both former Georgia football RB’s invited to NFL Combine ran faster than Florida’s one

Just as it’s been in the SEC East every year for the past three years, the Dawgs are on top of Florida.

At this week’s NFL Scouting Combine, the University of Georgia boasts two representatives at running back. The school’s football program is known for having a one or two decent players at the position.

Georgia’s main rival has one representative running back at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine, Lamical Perine. Perine ran a 40-yard dash in 4.65 seconds compared to Swift’s 4.49 and Herrien’s 4.62.

Just as it’s been in the SEC East every year for the past three years, the Dawgs are on top of Florida.

Swift’s swift dash can be seen here:

Between the two tailbacks’ seven combined seasons in silver britches, one loss to the Gators was experienced collectively.