Summary

D’Andre Swift was selected in Round 2 (#35 Overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft out of the University of Georgia. With the Bulldogs, Swift was one of the most dynamic backs in college football, finishing his career with 2,885 rushing yards, 20 rushing touchdowns, 73 receptions, and 7 receiving touchdowns, while averaging 6.6 yards per carry and earning Second-Team All-SEC honors in 2019. In the NFL, Swift has played for the Lions, Eagles, and Bears, carving out a reputation as an explosive, versatile offensive weapon. Through the 2024 season, he has accumulated 4,500+ yards from scrimmage, multiple seasons with 900–1,200 total yards, and a 1,000-yard rushing season with Philadelphia in 2023, helping power one of the league’s most efficient offenses. Swift is known for his professionalism, quiet competitiveness, strong work ethic, and team-first approach, consistently praised by coaches for preparation and versatility despite role fluctuations across teams.

Strengths

• Explosiveness & Burst: Sudden accelerator with home-run ability and can turn small creases into chunk gains. Capable of flipping field position with a single touch.

• Vision in Space: Excellent feel for cutback lanes and second-level leverage. Sharp lateral agility allows him to make defenders miss in tight areas.

• Receiving Ability: Natural hands and route-running skill makes Swift a legitimate mismatch against linebackers.

• Scheme Versatility: Effective in zone, gap, shotgun, and RPO-based run games. Understands blocking schemes and defensive flow, maximizing designed looks

Weaknesses

• Durability History: Missed time in multiple seasons due to soft-tissue and shoulder injuries. Best in a committee or managed workload rather than a pure bell-cow role.

• Between-the-Tackles Power: Not a true bruiser and can be limited in short-yardage power situations, although he shows willingness to fight.

• Pass Protection Consistency: Willing but inconsistent technique can limit third-down trust.

• Contact Balance Variance: Can go down on first contact when hit squarely with high variance in annual yard-after-contact rates.

Outlook

Swift is best suited for modern, space-oriented offenses that emphasize zone concepts, play-action, and passing-game integration. His skill set shines when used creatively—on outside zone, screens, angle routes, and motion-based looks—rather than as a volume, downhill grinder. Swift pairs best with a complementary power back who can handle short-yardage and heavy inside work, allowing him to stay efficient and explosive. Looking ahead, Swift projects as a high-end RB2 or low-end RB1 in a committee structure, capable of producing starter-level output when usage is optimized. While durability and power limitations cap true workhorse upside, his versatility, explosiveness, and receiving ability ensure continued value in today’s NFL. With proper workload management, Swift can remain a dynamic offensive weapon and matchup-driven contributor for contending teams.