Brett Swain (gridiron football) explained

Brett Swain
Number:16, 18
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:21 June 1985
Birth Place:Asheville, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:200
High School:Carlsbad (CA)
College:San Diego State
Draftyear:2008
Draftround:7
Draftpick:217
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:8
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:87
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns

Brett Andrew Swain (born June 21, 1985) is a former American football wide receiver. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft. He won Super Bowl XLV with the Packers over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at San Diego State. He last played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.

Early years

Swain graduated from Carlsbad High School in Carlsbad, California. He graduated in 2003.

College career

Swain played four seasons at San Diego State. As a senior in 2007, he led his team by recording 58 receptions for 973 yards and 5 touchdowns. In 2006, he started a season for the first time and recorded 47 catches for 528 yards and scored twice. He also had 7 carries for 35 yards, though did not record a touchdown. He was an All-Mountain West Conference wide receiver his senior year.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Swain was selected by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL draft.[1] On July 23 it was announced that the Packers signed him to a contract.[2] He was later cut then signed to the team's practice squad. He was re-signed to a future contract following the end of the season. He played in Super Bowl XLV in the Packers 31-25 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.[3]

On October 27, Swain was placed on Injured Reserve[4]

On August 28, 2011, Swain was waived by Green Bay.

San Francisco 49ers

He signed with the San Francisco 49ers on October 11, 2011. He appeared in the playoff game when they defeated the New Orleans Saints. Swain was released on August 31, 2012 and did not play in the NFL for the 2012-2013 season.

Seattle Seahawks

On April 8, 2013 Swain signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[5] On August 26, 2013, he was cut by the Seahawks.[6]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On February 27, 2014, Swain signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL. Swain was cut by the team on February 11, 2015.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2008 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-12 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. News: Packers sign Giacomini, Swain, Flynn. greenbaypressgazette.com. July 24, 2008. July 23, 2008. Rob Demovsky.
  3. Web site: Super Bowl XLV - Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers - February 6th, 2011 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . December 15, 2017.
  4. Web site: Packers.com » News » Press Releases » October 27, 2009: Packers Sign WR Allen, Place WR Swain on Injured Reserve . October 28, 2009 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20091029174847/http://www.packers.com/news/releases/2009/10/27/3/ . October 29, 2009 .
  5. Web site: SEAHAWKS SIGN WR BRETT SWAIN . April 9, 2013 . April 10, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130410234835/http://blog.seahawks.com/2013/04/08/seahawks-sign-wr-brett-swain/ . dead .
  6. Web site: Monday in Hawkville: Enough with the penalties, says Pete Carroll . Farnsworth . Clare . August 26, 2013 . Seahawks.com . September 1, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131224115017/http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Monday-in-Hawkville-Enough-with-the-penalties-says-Pete-Carroll/25ed9233-0d27-41ef-ba23-9383e1a57150# . December 24, 2013 . dead .