D’Andre Swift was not taken in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, much to the bewilderment of many UGA Football fans.
Swift didn’t stay on the board for long Friday night. Detroit used their second draft pick (35th overall) on Swift. The Lions needed major improvements to their running game and an all-around back like Swift will turn that unit around.
Swift was the No. 1 running back on a lot of boards, but he was not the first running back taken in the draft. This is no surprise to some as Dane Brugler of The Athletic actually ranked Swift as his No.