History of D'Andre Swift in Timeline

D'Andre Swift is a professional football running back currently playing for the Chicago Bears in the NFL. Swift played college football at the University of Georgia before being drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2023, earning his first Pro Bowl selection that year. He then signed with the Bears in 2024, continuing his NFL career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1989: Barry Sanders Accomplishment

In 1989, Barry Sanders was the last Lions rookie running back to rush for 100-plus yards and score two touchdowns in a game, a feat matched by Swift later in his career.

January 14, 1999: D'Andre Swift Born

On January 14, 1999, D'Andre Swift was born. He would later become a professional football running back.

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2017: Freshman Year at Georgia

In 2017, as a freshman at Georgia, Swift rushed for 597 yards with three touchdowns.

July 13, 2020: Signed with Detroit Lions

On July 13, 2020, Swift signed a four-year contract with the Detroit Lions, worth $8.5 million.

September 13, 2020: Professional Debut

On September 13, 2020, Swift made his professional debut and recorded his first career rushing touchdown.

2020: Drafted by Detroit Lions

In 2020, D'Andre Swift was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the NFL draft.

2021: Joined by Jamaal Williams

In 2021, Swift was joined by Jamaal Williams in the Lions' backfield and totaled over 100 yards from scrimmage in four of the first eight games.

2022: 2022 Season Performance

In the 2022 season, Swift started with 15 carries for 144 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown and finished the year with solid stats.

April 29, 2023: Traded to Eagles

On April 29, 2023, Swift was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.

2023: Traded to Philadelphia Eagles

In 2023, D'Andre Swift was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles.

January 3, 2024: Pro Bowl Selection

On January 3, 2024, Swift was selected to the 2024 Pro Bowl Games, marking the first Pro Bowl selection of his career.

March 13, 2024: Signed with Bears

On March 13, 2024, Swift signed a three-year, $24 million contract with the Chicago Bears.

2024: Signed with Chicago Bears

In 2024, D'Andre Swift signed with the Chicago Bears.

2024: 2024 Season Performance

In the 2024 season, Swift rebounded after a slow start and finished with 253 carries for 959 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns.

2025: Future Draft Pick

In 2023, the Eagles traded a 2025 fourth-round pick for Swift and a swap of 2023 seventh-round picks during the 2023 NFL draft. This pick is relevant in 2025.