D’Andre Swift is used to competing with other talented running backs in a shared backfield. He’s done just that at Georgia for the last three years, splitting carries with four other RBs who are now in the NFL during his time with the Bulldogs.
Now Swift joins a Lions den of RBs that includes Kerryon Johnson, Ty Johnson and Bo Scarbrough, as well as fellow rookie Jason Huntley. Swift, Detroit’s second-round pick, is ready to work with Kerryon Johnson and find his own way to significant carries.
“I’ve been competing all my life,” Swift said Thursday on a conference call sponsored by Panini, via the Detroit Free Press. “Kerryon is a great back, great player. I remember when he was at Auburn, and he was killing us. He’s still doing great in the league.”
Swift continued,
“I can’t even give you my role. Whatever role they have for me, I just gotta make sure I’m in the best shape and know all of the plays so I’m ready to take it on full force. But I’m not going in there looking to do anything, just doing what I’ve been doing.”
Sorting out the running back room is one of the biggest issues on the Lions’ to-do list for training camp. Swift is ready to prove he is worthy of being at the top of the list.
