Josh Swogger (born May 10, 1983) is an

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Early years

Swogger went to Mathews High School in

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and Ursuline High School in Youngstown, Ohio, where he went on to win the Division 4 state championship as the starting quarterback.

College career

Swogger played at the

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after transferring from

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Pro career

Swogger was invited to

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minicamp with the

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in May 2007. Swogger also received tryouts from the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons before joining the

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, where he would play one season.

Post-NFL career

In May 2010, after playing in the Arena Football League, Swogger became a licensed insurer with

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in Youngstown, Ohio. In May 2015, Swogger was named the vice president of the company.

Personal life

Swogger and his wife Angie married on December 29, 2004, and have 3 children: Abigail (born 2008), Madison (born 2010), and Gabrielle (born 2012).

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External links

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