214 overall of the 2020 NFL draft. And finally, we came to the sixth round, where Seattle drafted wide receiver Freddie Swain from Florida. Swain tallied 38 catches for 527 yards and a team-high seven touchdowns as a senior. Swain’s senior year production essentially matched what he had done his first three seasons at Florida — he finished his career with 69 receptions for 996 yards and 15 touchdowns. And finally, we came to the sixth round, where Seattle drafted wide receiver Freddie Swain from Florida. Swain led Florida with seven receiving touchdowns last season, coming on 38 overall receptions good for 517 yards. You know, where Bobby Wagner plays. Overall, Swain seems like a great fit for the Seahawks. Not only did the Hawks keep their original first-round pick for the first time in nine years, but they drafted a linebacker. After Lockett and Metcalf Seattle has a bevy of candidates for the other three, four, five receiving spots, depending on how many the team will keep. [3], Swain was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round at No. And 2019 seventh-round pick John Ursua remains unproven. He didn’t see many targets, as he again hauled in just eight passes. He caught his first pass for 17 yards in that game. Reed and Colby Parkinson could help the Seahawks, Will the Pac-12 be forced to cancel games? MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 30: Freddie Swain #16 of the Florida Gators in action during the second half of the Capital One Orange Bowl against the Virginia Cavaliers at Hard Rock Stadium on December 30, 2019 in Miami, Florida. Swain attended Ocala High in Marion, Fla., where he was a consensus four-star recruit and also had offers from Alabama and Clemson before picking Florida. Here's how the aggressive COVID-19 testing plan could prevent outbreaks, No. That happens when you have 4.46 speed. So, pencil him in to getting his first shot there with Seattle. He didn’t have a great year as a returner last season, averaging just 4.0 yards per return. He did a lot of that as a punt returner as well. But he handled 22 punts as a junior, racking up 224 yards and a score. The Seahawks will certainly see how he handles the same duties at CenturyLink. They'll have to find answers to these five questions, Pac-12 doesn't deserve the benefit of the doubt when it comes to the College Football Playoff, Here's how the return of D.J. Swain’s speed and size will give him a shot at earning a spot in Seattle’s receiving rotation, especially if he can show some ability in the return game, where the Seahawks might like to take some of the work off of Lockett’s plate. Despite only starting 6 of the Gators’ 12 games last year, his seven touchdowns topped the receiving corps. “I was outside at first and then they moved me inside where I can show my quickness against other people,” he said. Veteran Phillip Dorsett seems the leader for the third receiver role but he is also on just a one-year deal. In four seasons at Florida, he caught 68 passes and scored 15 touchdowns. [2] He had 69 career receptions for 996 yards and 15 touchdowns. Seattle has only two other receivers on the roster in Penny Hart and Cody Thompson aside from the five listed above, so it was a given the Seahawks would add some in the draft and/or undrafted free agency. In 2019, he compiled 14 returns for 56 yards. As a junior, he caught 14 passes, five of them for scores. 3 is the clear No. At 6’0″ and 197 pounds, Swain is a great fit for the slot. Swain played in every game as a freshman, pulling down eight catches, two for touchdowns. Wagner is clearly cool with it, and the draft returned to normal as the Hawks traded picks up and down the board. In 47 career games, including 10 starts, Swain gained 1,387 all-purpose yards. Florida wide receiver Freddie Swain runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. Can the 5-0 Seahawks keep winning? He’ll compete for a spot in the rotation, and should make an immediate impact on special teams with his size/speed combo. While the Seahawks have one of the better one-two punches at receiver in the NFL in Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf, there is a lot of unknown with the rest of the receiving corps. During the game, Swain recovered a fumble lost by punt returner Sharrod Neasman in the 38–25 win. But Seattle needed some depth and one thing that likely piqued Seattle’s interest in Swain was how he performed against some of the better teams on Florida’s schedule last year, with six catches for 146 yards against Auburn and eight for 91 against Georgia with a touchdown in each game. At 6’0″ and 197 pounds, Swain is a great fit for the slot. Which is why it was no surprise that Seattle used a draft pick on a receiver, which the Seahawks finally did at number 214 Saturday, taking Freddie Swain of Florida. Powered by Minute Media © 2020 All Rights Reserved. He provides daily coverage of the team throughout the year. Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on Seattle Seahawks and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Freddie Swain (born August 4, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). The Seahawks addressed needs on both sides of the ball early in the draft. Learn about Freddie Swain and other recruit player profiles on RecruitingNation.com. [1], Swain totaled 68 receptions for 996 receiving yards and 15 receiving touchdowns in four seasons with the Florida Gators. See a pattern here, 12s? (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images). Latest on Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Freddie Swain including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN You must be logged in to leave a comment. Freddie Swain (born August 4, ... 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill ... Swain made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. He did double his scores, though, to four touchdowns. He made four starts as a sophomore. During the game, Swain recovered a fumble lost by punt returner Sharrod Neasman in the 38–25 win. Swain has already started a foundation and provided 15 Thanksgiving meals to families in Ocala last year. He’s not going to push for a spot in the starting lineup, but he’s got big-play ability. Freddie Swain has a solid height-adjusted speed score of 99.6 (68th percentile) after running a 4.46-second 40-yard time at the NFL Combine. He’s got a solid pedigree. Freddie Swain is a playmaker, folks. [2], Swain made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Atlanta Falcons. David Moore also is on just a one-year deal after signing his restricted free agent tender. [6], Last edited on 28 September 2020, at 16:01, "Get to know Freddie Swain, the Seahawks' sixth-round NFL draft pick of Florida", "Seattle Seahawks take Florida WR Freddie Swain in 6th round of NFL draft", "Seattle Seahawks at Atlanta Falcons - September 13th, 2020", "Russell Wilson throws for 5 TDs and Seahawks close out Patriots with goal-line stop", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Freddie_Swain&oldid=980809577, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 28 September 2020, at 16:01. Freddie Swain was drafted by Seahawks with pick 214 in round 6 in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Florida. They started the draft with a dual shock – nod to Playstation there. Seattle Seahawks news from FanSided Daily, Seahawks quick reaction NFL Draft grades: Alton Robinson, Syracuse, Seahawks quick NFL Draft grades: TE Stephen Sullivan, 15 Best Free Agent Acquisitions of All-Time, Seahawks release Justin Britt and DJ Fluker and what this means, Jerry Jeudy Taken by Jaguars in B/R User 2020 NFL Mock Draft, Seahawks Day 3 draft picks: Fans react on Twitter, Tracking Seahawks 2020 undrafted free agent additions. “So it was just the role.”, In fact, when asked to describe himself as a player, the first thing Swain said is “I’m more of a slot guy.”. Swain seems to project best as a possible slot receiver, listed at 6-foot, 197 pounds and having run a 4.46 40 at the NFL combine. He played college football for the Florida Gators. An inside linebacker. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Your privacy is safe with us. 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. And Swain said one reason for his breakout senior year was that the team used him much more in the slot than it had previously. He has a representative burst score of 124.1 (67th percentile) and a below-average agility score of 11.31 (39th percentile). Bob Condotta covers the Seahawks for the Seattle Times. [1] As a return specialist, Swain returned 22 punts for 224 yards in 2018, including an 85-yard return for a touchdown. We'll never pass along your email address to spammers, scammers, or the like. Swain seems to project best as a possible slot receiver, listed at 6-foot, 197 pounds and having run a 4.46 40 at the NFL combine.
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