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Timeline
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Apr 26
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.
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Dec 4
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Dec 3
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Nov 12
Acclds
11/12/2012: D.J. Swearinger named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week for his game vs. Arkansas.
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Nov 11
Acclds
11/11/2012: D.J. Swearinger named National Defensive Player of the Week by the Walter Camp Football Foundation.
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Nov 10
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.
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Oct 27
Game
10/27/2012: D.J. Swearinger has a team-high 10 tackles in South Carolina's 38-35 win vs. Tennessee.
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Oct 13
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Sep 17
News
9/17/2012: D.J. Swearinger suspended for the Missouri game by the SEC for a flagrant hit in the game against UAB.
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Sep 15
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.
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Aug 30
Game
8/30/2012: D.J. Swearinger had four tackles and two pass breakups in the 17-13 win over the Commodores.
Photos
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DarrylSlater Darryl SlaterD.J. Swearinger will play in Senior Bowl Jan. 26. T.J. Johnson, DeVonte Holloman, Devin Taylor in East-West Shrine Game Jan. 19.
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TheBigSpur247 TheBigSpur.comD.J. Swearinger is playing cornerback now. Vic Hampton still at other CB spot. Kadetrix Marcus and Brison Williams at safety.
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TheBigSpur247 TheBigSpur.comD.J. Swearinger, Justice Cunningham, Shaq Wilson and T.J. Johnson are the #Gamecocks' captains for today's game.
Featured
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Edit NFL Draft Profile: Swearinger
25 days agoIn 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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Edit Seven selected for all-star games
4 months agoSouth 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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Edit Carolina wins Outback Bowl thriller
4 months agoTAMPA, 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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Edit The Edge: Carolina vs. Michigan
5 months agoIn 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 agoTAMPA, 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.
Legend:
- Early Enrollee
- Walk-On
- Gray Shirt
- Video Highlights
- Medical Redshirt
- Primary
- Secondary
- Keeper
- Primary (Inactive)
- Secondary (Inactive)
- Keeper (Inactive)
