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Analyst: Lions' D'Andre Swift a top offensive rookie of the year candidate

The Detroit Lions boast a potential strong 1-2 backfield punch in the form of Kerryon Johnson and D'Andre Swift.

It's possible Swift, selected by the Lions in the second round of the NFL Draft, could pack a wallop all on his own.

The former Georgia star ranks third among NFL.com's top offensive rookie of the year candidates, posted Wednesday.

Quarterback Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals, and Kansas Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire lead NFL.