1. Geoff Swaim was born on September 16,1993 and is an American professional football tight end.
38 Facts About Geoff Swaim
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Geoff Swaim played college football for the Texas Longhorns and was selected in the seventh round of the 2015 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
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Geoff Swaim attended Pleasant Valley High School, where he played high school football.
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Geoff Swaim played linebacker and received All-section and All-league honors as a senior, after registering 124 tackles, six sacks, an interception, a fumble recovery, and two blocked extra points.
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Geoff Swaim enrolled at Butte College where he was converted to tight end and was a two-year starter, helping the team win back-to-back bowls and the 2012 Nor Cal Conference Championship.
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Geoff Swaim finished with 22 starts out of 26 games, recording 13 receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown.
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Geoff Swaim was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round with the 246th overall pick in the 2015 NFL draft.
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The Cowboys traded their sixth-round pick in the 2016 NFL draft to the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for a seventh-round pick after it became apparent Geoff Swaim was considering signing with the San Diego Chargers if he had become an undrafted free agent.
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Geoff Swaim played well enough in the preseason to force the team to make the unusual of move of keeping four tight ends.
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Geoff Swaim had one start against the New England Patriots, when he replaced an injured James Hanna and the Cowboys opened in a three-tight end set.
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Geoff Swaim became the backup and blocking tight end after James Hanna missed the season with a knee bone bruise.
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Geoff Swaim started the season opener against the New York Giants as the second tight end.
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Geoff Swaim started in the ninth game against the Pittsburgh Steelers as the second tight end but suffered a pectoral injury and was replaced by Gavin Escobar.
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Geoff Swaim finished his second professional season with six receptions for 69 yards in nine games and six starts.
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Geoff Swaim missed part of the offseason due to a foot fracture he suffered during a personal workout.
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Geoff Swaim was declared inactive against the Atlanta Falcons due to a knee injury he suffered in practice.
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Geoff Swaim finished the 2017 season with two receptions for 25 yards in 15 games and two starts.
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Geoff Swaim entered the season as the Cowboys starting tight end after the sudden retirements of Jason Witten and Hanna.
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Geoff Swaim was used mostly for his blocking, finishing the 2018 season with a then career-high 26 receptions for 242 yards and a touchdown in nine games and starts.
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Geoff Swaim was a solid blocking tight end during his time with the Cowboys, but his development was limited by injuries.
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On March 15,2019, Geoff Swaim was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Geoff Swaim began the season as the backup behind James O'Shaughnessy.
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Geoff Swaim appeared in just six games with two starts, posting 13 receptions for 65 yards.
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On March 17,2020, Geoff Swaim was released by the Jaguars.
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Geoff Swaim was declared inactive for the first three games of the season.
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The Titans experienced a serious COVID-19 outbreak in Week 4, which opened the door for Geoff Swaim to start in Week 6 against the Buffalo Bills.
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Geoff Swaim finished the 2020 season with nine receptions for 83 yards and a touchdown in 10 games with eight starts and ended up playing the second-most snaps among the tight ends.
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On March 17,2021, Geoff Swaim re-signed with the Titans on a one-year deal.
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Geoff Swaim finished the 2021 season with a career-high 31 receptions for 210 yards and a career-high three touchdowns in 16 games and starts.
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On March 14,2022, Geoff Swaim signed a one-year contract extension with the Titans.
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Geoff Swaim was mainly used for his blocking in the 2022 season, recording 12 receptions for 58 yards and a touchdown in 17 games and 13 starts.
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On July 25,2023, Geoff Swaim signed a one-year deal with the Arizona Cardinals.
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Geoff Swaim was placed on injured reserve three days later.
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Geoff Swaim finished the 2023 season with 10 receptions for 94 yards in 14 games and eight starts.
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On September 11,2024, Geoff Swaim was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.
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Geoff Swaim finished the 2024 season with one reception for seven yards in eight games and two starts.
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Geoff Swaim's brother, Mycal, was a part of the 2014 preseason roster, as a defensive back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Geoff Swaim is married to his high school sweetheart Lauren Miller.