Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame
Swayne played for the Scarlet Knights from 1983-1986, and was a starting defensive tackle for three seasons. His best season came as a senior in 1986, when he registered 51 tackles, five sacks, nine tackles for loss and three fumble recoveries. Swayne was taken in the ninth round of the 1987 NFL draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and proceeded to play 15 seasons in the NFL. He played with the Bucs (1987-90), Chargers (1991-96), Broncos (1997-98), Ravens (1999-2000) and Dolphins (2001). He captured three Super Bowl rings (two with Denver, one with Baltimore) during his career and also won an AFC Championship with the Chargers.