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D.J. Swearinger

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  • Safety
  • Greenwood, SC (Greenwood)
  • Ht: 6-0 | Wt: 210
  • 2013 - ...
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Timeline

  • Apr 26

    Houston Texans
    Draft

    4/26/2013: The Houston Texans select D.J. Swearinger with the No. 57 overall pick in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

  • Dec 4

    D.J. Swearinger
    Acclds

    12/4/2012: D.J. Swearinger named second-team All-SEC by the league's coaches. More

  • Dec 3

    D.J. Swearinger
    Acclds

    12/3/2012: D.J. Swearinger named second-team All-SEC by the Associated Press.

  • Nov 12

    D.J. Swearinger
    Acclds

    11/12/2012: D.J. Swearinger named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week for his game vs. Arkansas.

  • Nov 11

    D.J. Swearinger
    Acclds

    11/11/2012: D.J. Swearinger named National Defensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.

  • Nov 10

    Arkansas Razorbacks
    Game

    11/10/2012: D.J. Swearinger has a team-high 13 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 QBH and a 69-yard INT return for a TD in South Carolina's 38-20 win vs. Arkansas.

  • Oct 27

    Tennessee Volunteers
    Game

    10/27/2012: D.J. Swearinger has a team-high 10 tackles in South Carolina's 38-35 win vs. Tennessee.

  • Oct 13

    Jordan Jefferson
    Game

    10/13/2012: D.J. Swearinger has 10 tackles in South Carolina's 23-21 loss at LSU.

  • Sep 17

    D.J. Swearinger
    News

    9/17/2012: D.J. Swearinger suspended for the Missouri game by the SEC for a flagrant hit in the game against UAB.

  • Sep 15

    UAB Blazers
    Game

    9/15/2012: D.J. Swearinger has a 65-yard fumble return for a TD in South Carolina's 49-6 win vs. UAB.

  • Aug 30

    Vanderbilt Commodores
    Game

    8/30/2012: D.J. Swearinger had four tackles and two pass breakups in the 17-13 win over the Commodores.

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    NFL Draft Profile: Swearinger

    30 days ago

    In this series of stories, we take a look at the top players that South Carolina will have drafted, including exclusive comments from NFL Draft expert Mike Detillier. More

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    Seven selected for all-star games

    4 months ago

    South Carolina’s senior class helped set school records and some are now being invited to participate in postseason all-star games. More

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    Carolina wins Outback Bowl thriller

    4 months ago

    TAMPA, Fla - Down twice in the fourth quarter, Bruce Ellington scored on a 32-yard touchdown pass from Dylan Thompson with 11 seconds left as Carolina beat Michigan 33-28. More

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    The Edge: Carolina vs. Michigan

    5 months ago

    In this final preview before kickoff, we’ll take a look, position by position, of just how the teams stack up against one another. More

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    Video interviews: Players talk bowl

    5 months ago

    TAMPA, Fla. - Four players - Ace Sanders, Byron Jerideau, D.J. Swearinger, and Justice Cunningham - talk about their experiences this week, the 2012 season, and a lot more. More

Bio

COLLEGE: Junior safety who is penciled in as the starter at the strong safety position entering the fall, although he could also play the free safety spot... talented player who likes to hit... expected to become more of a leader in the secondary as he becomes more disciplined in his reads and technique... had an excellent spring, earning Joe Morrison Defensive Player of the Spring honors... has played in all 27 games over the past two seasons, making eight starts.2010: Played in all 14 games, starting eight... played both the free and strong safety positions. 2009: Solid contributor as a true freshman defensive back... played in all 13 games. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-way starter at Greenwood High while playing for Shell Dula... a second-team All-State selection by The State... had an interception in the Shrine Bowl Game of the Carolinas... originally committed to Tennessee but chose South Carolina in the end. PERSONAL: Dayario Jamal Swearinger is pursuing a retailing degree.

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  • Early Enrollee
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  • Gray Shirt
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  • Medical Redshirt
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