Freddie Swain

Freddie Swain (born August 4, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football for the Florida Gators.

Freddie Swain

Swain with the Seattle Seahawks in 2021
Personal information
Born:	(1998-08-04) August 4, 1998 (age 27) Ocala, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	199 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:	North Marion (Citra, Florida)
College:	Florida (2016–2019)
Position:	Wide receiver
NFL draft:	2020: 6th round, 214th pick
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (2020–2021) Miami Dolphins (2022)* Denver Broncos (2022) Miami Dolphins (2023)* Philadelphia Eagles (2023)* Miami Dolphins (2023)* Chicago Bears (2024)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 42 Receiving yards: 576 Receiving touchdowns: 6 Return yards: 326 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄4 in (1.84 m)	197 lb (89 kg)	30+5⁄8 in (0.78 m)	9 in (0.23 m)	4.46 s	1.57 s	2.60 s	4.26 s	7.05 s	36.5 in (0.93 m)	10 ft 4 in (3.15 m)	16 reps
All values from NFL Combine[4][5]

Seattle Seahawks

Swain was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round with the 214th overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft.^[6]

Swain scores a touchdown against the Washington Football Team in 2021.

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.^[7] 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.^[8] In Week 14, in a home game against the New York Jets, Swain caught a 19 yard touchdown pass thrown by Wilson.^[9] On August 30, 2022, Swain was released by the Seahawks.^[10]

Miami Dolphins (first stint)

On September 2, 2022, Swain was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins.^[11] On December 10, 2022, Swain was elevated to the active roster.^[12]

Denver Broncos

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

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

On March 15, 2023, the Dolphins claimed Swain off waivers.^[15] He was waived on August 13, 2023.^[16]

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 23, 2023, Swain was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles.^[17] He was waived on August 29.^[18]

Miami Dolphins (third stint)

On October 3, 2023, Swain was signed to the Dolphins practice squad.^[19] 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.^[20]

Chicago Bears

On May 13, 2024, Swain signed with the Chicago Bears.^[21] He was placed on injured reserve on August 21.