Eric Swann

Quick Facts

Full Name	Eric Swann
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 16, 1970(1970-08-16)
Age	54
Birthplace	Sanford
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Leo

Eric Swann Biography

Eric Swann is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on August 16, 1970 in Sanford, North Carolina, United States. Eric Jerrod Swann (born August 16 in 1970) is an ex- professional American footballer who was picked to the Arizona Cardinals in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft. He is a 6’5″ 317 lbs. defensive player, Swann never attended college and was picked from a semi- professional team known as”the Bay State Titans located in Lynn, Massachusetts. He was a part of 10 NFL seasons between 1991 and 2000 for the Cardinals as well as for the Carolina Panthers.

Eric Swann was inducted into the American Football Association’s Semi Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998.

The Cardinals waived Swann on July 11, 2000. Two weeks later, he signed a one- year, veterans’ minimum deal with the Carolina Panthers along with Reggie White.

Eric Swann agreed in 2007 to play for the Hudson Valley Saints, who are a member of the North American Football League.

On April 24 in 1991 Swann was signed to a contract for five years to the Phoenix Cardinals; the team changed its name to named the Arizona Cardinals in 1994. Between 1995 and 1996 Swann received the honor of being named an NFL All Pro and to the respective Pro Bowl teams.

Eric Swann Net Worth

Eric Swann is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Eric Swann 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Swann played football in high school during his time at Western Harnett High School and graduated in 1989. While in high school He was a state runner-up in discus throwing and shot-put and recorded distances of 54 02″ and 152′ 06″ respectively.

Swann was scheduled to attend North Carolina State University, but was denied admission due to academic ineligibility. Instead of enroling as an Proposition 48 scholar, Swann chose to go to Wake Technical Community College. He graduated in 1990 and quit Wake Technical to join the semi-pro Bay State Titans in Lynn, Massachusetts with a $5 an hour wage.

In 1998, Swann re-signed with the Cardinals for a five-year, $25 million contract with a $7.5 million signing bonus. At that point in time, it was the richest contract ever signed by a Cardinals player in the history of the franchise. Because he was recovering from knee surgeries, Swann did not practice with the Cardinals in the 1999 training camp period. In 1999, he played nine games and had four sacks and a 42-yard interception.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Eric Swann Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Eric Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Eric Swann celebrates birthday on August 16 of every year.

Top Facts about Eric Swann

1. Eric Jerrod Swann was selected by the Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft.
2. He played in ten NFL seasons from 1991 to 2000 for the Cardinals and the Carolina Panthers.
3. He played high school football at Western Harnett High School in Lillington, North Carolina and graduated in 1989.
4. In 1998, Swann re-signed with the Cardinals for a five-year, $25 million contract with a $7.5 million signing bonus.
5. Eric Swann agreed in 2007 to play for the Hudson Valley Saints, who are a member of the North American Football League.
6. Eric Swann was inducted into the American Football Association’s Semi Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998.
7. During his high school years, he was state runner-up in shot-put and discus throwing, recording distances of 54” 02” and 152” 06” respectively.
8. He was ruled academically ineligible for North Carolina State University and left Wake Technical in 1990 to join the semi-pro Bay State Titans in Lynn, Massachusetts.
9. In 1995 and 1996, he was named an NFL All Pro and to those years’ Pro Bowl teams.
10. He was 6’5” and 317 lbs. when he was drafted.

Is Eric Swann in the Hall of Fame?

Eric Swann was inducted into the American Football Association’s Semi Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998.

Was Eric Swann good?

But the Phoenix Cardinals really called his name with the sixth pick, and Swann really went on to become one of the best defensive linemen of his era.

When was Eric Swann drafted?

Draft: Phoenix Cardinals in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft.