When the Detroit Lions took D’Andre Swift early in the second round (No. 35 overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft, immediately fans started speculating what type of immediate impact the former Georgia star can have on the team’s lackluster rushing attack.
Sometimes it’s good to look at what the unbiased, unvested interests see. That’s where the good folks at The Huddle come in, and they are pretty bullish on Swift being a success. Their aggregate fantasy football projections have Swift rushing for 880 yards and catching 30 passes for 260 yards. The total of 1,140 yards from scrimmage ranks Swift third amongst rookie RBs, behind Clyde Edwards-Helaire in Kansas City and the Colts’ Jonathan Taylor.
Of course, Swift has been battling injury throughout training camp and his health status is uncertain entering the final couple days of training camp. The lack of work this summer could cut into his workload in the regular season, especially if Kerryon Johnson can stay healthy.
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