It was just a week ago that running back D’Andre Swift was with the Detroit Lions working out at their facilities for their offseason program. But on Thursday night, the Lions shocked a lot of people by selecting running back Jahmyr Gibbs with their 12th overall pick.
Among those shocked by the news was Swift himself. Almost immediately, the team and Swift’s agency were in talks about trades. The whole experience was a whirlwind for the 24-year-old running back.
“It was a surprise,” Swift told the Eagles media in his introductory press conference on Wednesday.