Georgia running back D’Andre Swift is viewed as one of the premiere backs in the 2020 NFL Draft class.
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 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. It’s something that Georgia fans may not be too familiar with — and that’s not because Swift could not do it, but because the coaches would not cut #7 loose and let him.
Viewed as a late first or early second round draft pick, Swift, who has been compared to NFL great Frank Gore, underwent measurements on Tuesday while at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
Swift’s measurements are as follows (in inches and pounds):
Height: 5-8 2/8
Weight: 212
Hand: 9
Arm: 29 7/8
Wingspan: 72
Below is NFL.com’s pre-draft overview of Swift:
Swift possesses the play traits and running style of a skillful NFL veteran and is the latest in an avalanche of talented Georgia backs. Tempo and decisiveness are his calling cards, making him a highly talented inside/outside zone runner. He’s a cerebral runner who understands block timing and uses quick-cut agility and rare spatial awareness to read and react to defenses beyond the second level. Swift isn’t overly explosive as a home-run hitter and doesn’t run with the violence of last year’s top running back, Josh Jacobs. He can step right in and provide early stability and production as an efficient, every-down back with Offensive Rookie of the Year potential.