32 college football players destined to be future first round picks

32 college football players destined to be future first round NFL Draft picks

SANTA CLARA, CA - JANUARY 07: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a first quarter touchdown reception past Tanner Muse #19 of the Clemson Tigers in the CFP National Championship presented by AT&T at Levi's Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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LEXINGTON, KY – NOVEMBER 03: D’Andre Swift #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs outruns the defense for an 83-yard touchdown during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field on November 3, 2018, in Lexington, Kentucky. Georgia won 34-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

18. D’Andre Swift – Running back, Georgia

Earlier we talked about Kirby Smart’s affinity for running the ball instead of airing it out more with quarterback Jake Fromm. But when you have D’Andre Swift in the backfield, it is hard not to give him the rock.

And in 2019, Swift could be ready for a monster season now that Elijah Holyfield has gone pro. Swift has everything you want as a runner with his ability to run between the tackles, make guys miss in the open field and hit the home run play.

His 6.8 yards per carry is on pace to be a Georgia record which is crazy considering some of the running backs that have come through that program. And Swift seems eager to take on the role of the workhorse for the Bulldog running game and coach Smart is ready to comply.

“He’s going to get more opportunities,” coach Kirby Smart said before spring practice in an interview with WSB TV. “He’s been sharing touches, sharing touches. He’s been really a talented player. We’ve got to find a way to get him more touches, and he’s got to be able to handle the volume. A lot of that comes with a good offseason.”

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