Freddie Swain (born August 4, 1998) is an

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wide receiver who is a free agent. He played

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Early years

Swain attended North Marion High School, where he was a consensus four-star recruit and fielded scholarship offers from

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and Clemson before selecting

. As a return specialist, Swain returned 22 punts for 224 yards in 2018, including an 85-yard return for a

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. 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. He had 69 career receptions for 996 yards and 15 touchdowns.

College career

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

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Swain was selected by the

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in the sixth round with the 214th overall pick in the

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Freddie Swain touchdown WFT-Seahawks NOV2021

Swain made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the

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. 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. In Swain's second game at home against the

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on '' Sunday Night Football'', he caught his first touchdown for 21 yards thrown by

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. In Week 14, in a home game against the

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, Swain caught a 19 yard touchdown pass thrown by Wilson. On August 30, 2022, Swain was released by the Seahawks.

Miami Dolphins (first stint)

On September 2, 2022, Swain was signed to the

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of the

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. On December 10, 2022, Swain was elevated to the active roster.

Denver Broncos

On December 13, 2022, Swain was signed by the

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to their active roster. He was waived on March 14, 2023.

Miami Dolphins (second stint)

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

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 23, 2023, Swain was signed by the

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. He was waived on August 29.

Miami Dolphins (third stint)

On October 3, 2023, Swain was signed to the Dolphins practice squad.

References

External links

Miami Dolphins bioFlorida Gators bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Swain, Freddie 1998 births Living people American football wide receivers Florida Gators football players Miami Dolphins players Philadelphia Eagles players Seattle Seahawks players Players of American football from Ocala, Florida Denver Broncos players