Freddie Swain Explained

Freddie Swain
Current Team:Chicago Bears
Number:86
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:4 August 1998
Birth Place:Ocala, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:199
High School:North Marion (Citra, Florida)
College:Florida (2016–2019)
Draftyear:2020
Draftround:6
Draftpick:214
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:42
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:576
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:6
Statlabel4:Return yards
Statvalue4:326
Pfr:S/SwaiFr00

Freddie Swain (born August 4, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida.

Early years

Swain attended North Marion High School, where he was a consensus four-star recruit and fielded scholarship offers from Alabama and Clemson before selecting Florida.[1] As a return specialist, Swain returned 22 punts for 224 yards in 2018, including an 85-yard return for a touchdown. In 2019, he compiled 14 returns for 56 yards. Swain tallied 38 catches for 527 yards and a team-high seven touchdowns as a senior. In 47 career games, including 10 starts, Swain gained 1,387 all-purpose yards.[2] He had 69 career receptions for 996 yards and 15 touchdowns.[1]

College career

Swain totaled 68 receptions for 996 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns in four seasons with the Florida Gators.[3]

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Swain was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round with the 214th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.[4]

Swain made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. During the game, Swain recovered a fumble lost by punt returner Sharrod Neasman in the 38–25 win. He caught his first pass for 17 yards in that game.[5] In Swain's second game at home against the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football, he caught his first touchdown for 21 yards thrown by Russell Wilson.[6] In Week 14, in a home game against the New York Jets, Swain caught a 19 yard touchdown pass thrown by Wilson.[7] On August 30, 2022, Swain was released by the Seahawks.[8]

Miami Dolphins (first stint)

On September 2, 2022, Swain was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins.[9] On December 10, 2022, Swain was elevated to the active roster.[10]

Denver Broncos

On December 13, 2022, Swain was signed by the Denver Broncos to their active roster.[11] He was waived on March 14, 2023.[12]

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On March 15, 2023, the Dolphins claimed Swain off waivers.[13] He was waived on August 13, 2023.[14]

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 23, 2023, Swain was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles.[15] He was waived on August 29.[16]

Miami Dolphins (third stint)

On October 3, 2023, Swain was signed to the Dolphins practice squad.[17] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.[18]

Chicago Bears

On May 13, 2024, Swain signed with the Chicago Bears.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Condotta . Bob . April 25, 2020 . Get to know Freddie Swain, the Seahawks' sixth-round NFL draft pick of Florida . . April 25, 2020.
  2. News: Arthur . Ben . April 25, 2020 . Seattle Seahawks take Florida WR Freddie Swain in 6th round of NFL draft . . April 25, 2020.
  3. Web site: Freddie Swain College Stats . September 21, 2020 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: 2020 NFL Draft Listing . May 18, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons - September 13th, 2020 . September 17, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  6. News: Maske . Mark . September 21, 2020 . Russell Wilson throws for 5 TDs and Seahawks close out Patriots with goal-line stop . en-US . Washington Post . September 21, 2020 . 0190-8286.
  7. Web site: Mathews . Liz . December 13, 2020 . WATCH: Russell Wilson finds Freddie Swain for Seahawks TD Week 14 . December 14, 2020 . Seahawks Wire. USA Today . en-US.
  8. Web site: Weaver . Tim . August 30, 2022 . Seahawks 2022 roster cuts: WR Freddie Swain has been released . December 14, 2022 . Seahawks Wire. USA Today . en-US.
  9. Web site: Dolphins sign Swain to practice squad. MiamiDolphins.com. September 2, 2022. September 3, 2022. September 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220922090848/https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/dolphins-sign-swain-to-practice-squad. dead.
  10. Web site: Miami Dolphins elevate Swain. MiamiDolphins.com. December 10, 2022.
  11. Web site: December 13, 2022. Report: Broncos sign wide receiver Freddie Swain off the Dolphins practice squad. Payne, Scotty. December 14, 2022. Mile High Report. en-US.
  12. Web site: Broncos release CB Ronald Darby, waive WRs Victor Bolden and Freddie Swain. DenverBroncos.com. March 14, 2023. March 15, 2023. Aric. DiLalla.
  13. Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves. March 15, 2023. March 15, 2023.
  14. Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves. MiamiDolphins.com. August 13, 2023. August 13, 2023. Miami Dolphins.
  15. Web site: August 23, 2023 . Eagles sign WR Freddie Swain ahead of preseason finale . August 23, 2023 . Eagles Wire . en-US.
  16. Web site: Eagles announce initial 53-man roster. Spadaro, Dave. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 29, 2023.
  17. Web site: Miami Dolphins Make Practice Squad Moves. MiamiDolphins.com. October 3, 2023.
  18. News: Dolphins sign 8 players to reserve/future contracts after 2023 season. USA Today. January 15, 2024. Masala, Mike.
  19. Web site: Roster Moves: Bears sign six free agents. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. May 13, 2024.