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Lions fans, enjoy these D’Andre Swift Georgia highlights

Detroit Lions, you may want to watch these Georgia football highlights of D’Andre Swift, who you just selected #35 overall in 2020 NFL Draft

D’Andre Swift is now a Detroit Lion, hearing his name called with the 35th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.

Swift finished his collegiate career ranking seventh in Georgia history with 2,885 rushing yards.

When Swift committed to Georgia in September of 2016 (in epic fashion), he did so as a 5-star running back out of Philadelphia who ranked as the No. 4 ball carrier in the country.

He knew he was about to join a crowded running back room, with Sony Michel, Nick Chubb and Elijah Holyfield all on the roster.

In 2017, Swift burst onto the scene. In a backfield that included two future NFL stars, the freshman still took 81 handoffs for 618 yards as he helped the Bulldogs to the national championship game.

When Michel and Chubb left Athens for the NFL, it was Swift’s turn. Paired with Holyfield, the two formed a deadly duo and rushed for 2,067 yards, with both topping the 1,000 marker.

With Michel and Chub gone, Swift began to show Georgia fans a crazy blend of finesse, speed and power. In 2019, he ran for 1,218 yards and caught 24 passes for 216 yards. He had eight total touchdowns last year.

The sky is the limit for Swift. Lions, you have one job — don’t mess it up.

Lions fans, if you’re unsure of Swift’s abilities check out this video featuring #7’s best runs of his three-year Georgia career.

Video via JustBombsProductions:

 

Watch: Georgia football RB D’Andre Swift – faith, family and football

Watch this video tweeted by the Georgia Bulldogs Twitter account on UGA football RB D’Andre Swift ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft.

The University of Georgia Athletics’ Twitter account did a feature on running back D’Andre Swift ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft, which begins tomorrow.

Swift, regarded as the top ranked running back in this year’s draft class, could very well hear his name called on day one of the draft. Analysts have mostly predicted Swift to land with the Tampa Bay Bucs or the Kansas City Chiefs, both of which would be great news for Swift as he transitions into the pro game.

While at Georgia, Swift just kept producing and producing. Thank you for everything, #7. Make us proud!

Enjoy this video below.

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UGA RB D’Andre Swift signs major endorsement deal ahead of NFL Draft

Per a report, Georgia football RB D’Andre Swift has signed a big-time endorsement deal ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Georgia running back D’Andre Swift is seen by NFL draft analysts as the best best back in this year’s class and should be a first or second round pick in this week’s draft.

Swift is the real deal. He’s easily the most versatile running back in his class and NFL teams have caught on.

And according to Bleacher Report Kicks, so has Nike.

The account tweeted on Tuesday that the former Bulldog and Philadelphia native had signed with Nike. Swift later confirmed the report by retweeting the tweet.

Swift had been rocking the Nike swoosh for three years now during his career at Georgia.

The terms of the deal are yet to be released, but with this endorsement deal and an upcoming NFL contract, Swift’s life is about to be changed forever.

Kirk Herbstreit high on Georgia’s Jake Fromm, D’Andre Swift ahead of NFL Draft

ESPN CFB analyst Kirk Herbstreit is high on Georgia football stars Jake Fromm and D’Andre Swift as we approach the 2020 NFL Draft.

Prior to the 2019 college football season, Jake Fromm was projected as an early first round draft choice, with some mocks having him as a top-five pick last summer. After a drop-off in production during his junior year, Fromm watched as his draft stock continued to dip.

Now, projected anywhere between a second and fifth round pick, ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit, a big Fromm fan, delivered a message to NFL scouts and general managers regarding Fromm’s draft stock.

“Anybody who has heard me talk about Jake Fromm over the past couple years knows I’m a huge fan of his,” Herbstreit said during an NFL Draft conference call. “He’s just an old soul. He’s a guy who isn’t going to go to the combine and blow everybody away with arm strength, but he’s a guy kind of like Gardner Minshew. He didn’t check every box, but next thing you know you draft him, he’s smart and picked up the system and after an injury, he’s in there and playing. Executing.

“Jake Fromm reminds me of that kind of guy. I’m interested in where he goes and what system. Whoever gets him is getting a gym rat.”

Herbstreit nailed it when discussing Fromm’s work-ethic and smarts. The Georgia signal caller recorded the second highest score in the Wonderlic test among draft-eligible quarterbacks and has often been praised for his pre-game preparation and film study.

And then there’s Georgia running back D’Andre Swift, considered by many to be the top ball carrier in this week’s draft.

There are some, though, who give that nod to Ohio State’s J.K. Dobbins or Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor, but for the most part Swift is receiving a majority of the love.

Like he is on Fromm, Herbstreit is high on Swift and discussed the debate regarding whether or not Swift is the top running back prospect.

Based on his comments, it looks like Herbstreit has the Philadelphia native and Georgia junior as his number one back.

“I think he’s a three-down guy, which is what the NFL is always looking for,” Herbstreit said. “Can he run between the tackles? Can he catch the ball on the perimeter and make people miss? I think those of us who have followed his career know he can be that type of guy. He’s not necessarily a blazer, but he’s incredibly quick and can catch the ball. I think he’s the total package, and I’m interested in seeing where he goes and how he fits in as well.”

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Kirk Herbstreit praises Georgia football RB D’Andre Swift ahead of NFL Draft

ESPN CFB analyst Kirk Herbstreit is high on Georgia football RB D’Andre Swift ahead of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Georgia football running back D’Andre Swift is considered by many to be the top ball carrier in this week’s NFL Draft.

There are some, though, who give that nod to Ohio State’s J.K. Dobbins or Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor, but for the most part Swift is receiving a majority of the love.

During an NFL Draft teleconference, ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit discussed the debate regarding whether or not Swift is the top running back prospect.

Based on his comments, it looks like Herbstreit has the Philadelphia native and Georgia junior as his number one back.

“I think he’s a three-down guy, which is what the NFL is always looking for,” Herbstreit said. “Can he run between the tackles? Can he catch the ball on the perimeter and make people miss? I think those of us who have followed his career know he can be that type of guy. He’s not necessarily a blazer, but he’s incredibly quick and can catch the ball. I think he’s the total package, and I’m interested in seeing where he goes and how he fits in as well.”

Herbstreit also discussed Jake Fromm, saying that the signal caller is not getting nearly enough love as we get closer and closer to the draft.

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Which current NFL star does Georgia RB D’Andre Swift compare himself to?

Who does Georgia football RB D’Andre Swift compare himself to ahead of 2020 NFL Draft?

Georgia star D’Andre Swift is widely viewed as the best running back in the 2020 NFL Draft class.

Swift’s versatility as both a ball carrier and a receiver is what makes him so special compared to other tailbacks in this draft class. As a ball carrier, not only can he run you over, but he can also blow past you with his speed and he has one of the nastiest arsenals of jukes, spins and cuts that you’ll see from a college running back. But what really sets him apart is his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and make things happen.

That’s why, in a video tweeted by the NFL, he compared himself to current Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey.

(Keep scrolling for video)

That’s quite the comparison, as McCaffrey just signed the richest running back contract in NFL history on Monday.

If you’ve seen McCaffrey play or are familiar with his production, you’re keeping your fingers crossed that Swift can produce similar numbers to the former Stanford great, who in 2019 tallied 1,387 rushing yards and 1,005 yards receiving on 116 catches.

“The team that drafts me is going to get a hard worker, somebody that’s committed to the process of football, the grind, loves the game of football, a leader and a competitor,” Swift said.

And a fun fact that we learned from this video: When Swift was six years old, he took his very first handoff for a 60 yard touchdown. He said that’s when he knew he wanted to play football.

The video closes out with Swift discussing the current success of Todd Gurley, Sony Michel and Nick Chubb — all former Georgia Bulldogs who are having great NFL careers.

“It’s amazing. Just to know you were on the field with those guys just not too long ago. So it kind of gives you a sense of hope, like, you’re on the right path and definitely can succeed at the next level. “

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Watch: D’Andre Swift on possibility of playing with Tom Brady, Bucs: ‘Every little kid’s dream’

Georgia football RB D’Andre Swift, the top back in the 2020 NFL Draft, discussed the possibility of playing with Tom Brady and the Bucs.

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USA TODAY Sports Mackenzie Salmon sat down with Georgia football star D’Andre Swift, the top running back prospect in the 2020 NFL Draft, to see how he’s preparing for the draft during the pandemic. Salmon also asked what it would be like to team up with Tom Brady and the Bucs.

“Every little kid’s dream,” said Swift when asked about the possibility of playing with Brady in Tampa.

Swift also walked Salmon through how he has been training during quarantine. He said that he has been staying in Athens to prepare for the draft and drives roughly an hour each day to Buford, Georgia where one of his trainers is located.

February up until the actual draft is a terribly busy time for both teams and prospects. This year, they’ve been thrown a curveball as coronavirus has prevented both parties from actually having face-to-face pre-draft meetings.

Swift said that almost everything has been conducted via FaceTime. Technically difficulties, weak internet connection and other obstacles have made that slightly more difficult, he added.

Swift said he will be home in Philadelphia during the NFL Draft to watch and celebrate with his family as he hears his name called.

And that shouldn’t take long — it’s expected that NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will announce Swift’s name either in the first or early second round , seeing as how he is considered to be the top back in the draft.

His versatility with and without the ball in his hands is what makes him so special compared to other tailbacks in this draft class. Not only can he run you over, but he can also blow past you with his speed and he has one of the nastiest arsenals of jukes, spins and cuts that you’ll see from a college running back. But what really sets him apart is his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and make things happen.

Swift’s catching numbers by season:

2017: 17 receptions, 153 yards, 1 TD

2018: 32 receptions, 297 yards, 3 TDs

2019: 24 receptions, 216 yards, 1 TD

If you get Swift into the right offense the sky is the limit.

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USA TODAY NFL mock draft: D’Andre Swift still on the board

USA TODAY NFL mock draft snubs Georgia running back D’Andre Swift in the first round. Andrew Thomas is the only Dawg selected in the top 32.

According to our USATODAY NFL mock draft, only one Georgia Bulldog will be selected in the first round. Georgia’s stud left tackle Andrew Thomas has fallen down draft boards a little bit, but he’s a near unanimous first round pick.

In fact, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Andrew Thomas 14th overall in the mock draft. Thomas would have a chance to block for legendary quarterback Tom Brady in Tampa. New England’s 2018 first round pick Isaiah Wynn blocked for Brady as left tackle. Now, Brady would have another first round pick out of Georgia as his left tackle in Andrew Thomas.

Feb 26, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana; Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Andrew Thomas speaks to the media during the 2020 NFL Combine.  Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Beyond Thomas, the biggest Georgia-related shocker of the USA TODAY NFL mock draft is that D’Andre Swift didn’t get picked in the first round. Altogether no running back was selected in the first round.

The NFL is off and on about valuing the running back position. Swift is a first round talent, but what team will value his position enough to select him? First round running backs traditionally make an immediate impact.

Swift is one of the best receiving backs in the draft, so that aspect of his game is league-ready. Swift has frequently been mocked to the Miami Dolphins at the 18th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Will that be the case come late April?

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Watch: D’Andre Swift Georgia highlights

Highlights of Georgia football RB D’Andre Swift as we approach the 2020 NFL Draft.

D’Andre Swift finished his collegiate career ranking seventh in Georgia history with 2,885 rushing yards.

When Swift committed to Georgia in September of 2016 (in epic fashion), he did so as a 5-star running back out of Philadelphia who ranked as the No. 4 ball carrier in the country.

He knew he was about to join a crowded running back room, with Sony Michel, Nick Chubb and Elijah Holyfield all on the roster. Chubb and Michel would go on to become the school’s second and third all-time leading rushers.  Swift’s time would come, but first he was given the opportunity to learn from the two senior backs.

In 2017, Swift burst onto the scene. In a backfield that included two future NFL stars, the freshman still took 81 handoffs for 618 yards as he helped the Bulldogs to the national championship game.

When Michel and Chubb left Athens for the NFL, it was Swift’s turn. Paired with Holyfield, the two formed a deadly duo and rushed for 2,067 yards, with both topping the 1,000 marker.

With Michel and Chub gone, Swift began to show Georgia fans a crazy blend of finesse, speed and power.

Following the 2018 season, Holyfield left for the NFL. Zamir White and Brian Herrien remained on the roster, but this was Swift’s backfield. He received 33 more carries than in 2018 and tallied 1,218 rushing yards as he was the focal point of the Georgia offense. Had he been fortunate enough to have a real offensive coordinator (sorry, James Coley), those numbers could have been way higher.

Swift’s versatility with and without the ball in his hands is what makes him so special compared to other tailbacks. Not only can he run you over, but he can also blow past you with his speed and he has one of the nastiest arsenals of jukes, spins and cuts that you’ll see from a college running back. But what really sets him apart is his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and make things happen.

Swift’s catching numbers by season:

2017: 17 receptions, 153 yards, 1 TD

2018: 32 receptions, 297 yards, 3 TDs

2019: 24 receptions, 216 yards, 1 TD

If you get Swift into the right offense – looking at you Kansas City – the sky is the limit. That would be a Fantasy Football dream scenario.

Non-Georgia fans, if you’re unsure of Swift’s abilities check out this video featuring #7’s best runs of his three-year Georgia career.

Video via JustBombsProductions:

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7 Georgia Bulldogs taken in CBSSports’ full NFL mock draft

CBS Sports released a full NFL mock draft that included 7 Georgia football players being taken.

Most NFL mock drafts that we’ve seen over the past couple of months have had 2-3 Georgia football players going in the first round.

However, in CBS Sports’ most recent 7-round mock draft, the outlet has just one Dawg taken in the first round, and that’s left tackle Andrew Thomas.

Analyst Chris Trapasso projects the New York Jets to take Thomas with the No. 11 overall pick in the NFL Draft, which is currently scheduled for April 23 in Las Vegas.

On Thomas, Trapasso wrote:

Jets GM Joe Douglas knows how vital an offensive line is after his time in Philadelphia. Thomas was outstanding the two seasons at Georgia and has length for days.

Trapasso has Thomas ranked as the 15th overall player in the draft class and 4th ranked offensive tackle.

In total, Trapasso has seven Georgia players going in the draft.

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