Getty D'Andre Swift of the Georgia Bulldogs
The Kansas City Chiefs appeared to be a perfect fit for former University of Georgia standout D’Andre Swift at the bottom of Round 1. However, KC shocked many by selecting LSU’s Clyde Edwards-Helaire with the 32nd-overall pick.
Now we enter Day 2 of the 2020 NFL Draft with the top running back on most boards still available for the taking. The versatile playmaker will likely hear his name called early in Round 2, gifting one lucky NFL organization with a potential every-down back with game-breaking abilities.
We break down the top landing spots and best fits for the former SEC standout.
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Top-3 Landing Spots for D’Andre Swift
3) Jacksonville Jaguars
It appears the Jacksonville Jaguars are ready to move on from Leonard Fournette, which would leave a gaping hole at running back in Duval. Ryquell Armstead is currently the next man up for the Jaguars. The former fifth-round pick has 35 career rushing attempts to his name while averaging a meager 3.1 yards per carry.
Losing Fournette would also mean losing his production in the passing game. The former LSU star developed mightily as a receiver a season ago, leading the Jags in receptions with 76. Swift’s receiving skills (73-receptions at Georgia), matched with his in between the tackle running ability would be an outstanding replacement to fill Fournette’s void as an every-down back.
2) Miami Dolphins
Jordan Howard was brought in this offseason, and when healthy is a quality option in the backfield. However, aside from him, Myles Gaskin and Patrick Laird aren’t going to elevate an offense.
Miami found their quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa with their first pick. They then came back with their second 1st-round pick and nabbed protection for their new franchise signal-caller in USC offensive tackle Austin Jackson. Now it’s time to get Tua a lethal playmaker in the backfield. Swift’s dual-threat abilities would take tons of pressure off the young quarterback.
The Dolphins have a few nice pieces, notably DeVante Parker and Mike Gesicki. However, their run game, which ranked dead last a season ago, needs to be vastly improved. Jordan will certainly help, but Swift can take them to new heights.
1) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are gearing up for a Super Bowl run. Now, with Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski in town, the Bucs have very few holes offensively and very high aspirations.
The Bucs will need to address their offensive line, but a running back should not be out of the question with their first selection.
The Bucs were the ninth-worst rush offense a season ago. Ronald Jones has had some moments but appears to be more of a change of pace back rather than a full-time starter, and Peyton Barber is now in Washington.
A player of Swift’s caliber may actually cause Bruce Arians to entertain the idea of cutting back on his pass-happy ways, which would likely help the Bucs in the long run.
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