Brett Swain came into the league as a 7th-round selection (217th overall) in 2008, drafted out of San Diego State. His most recent season came in 2011 with SF, capping a 4-season NFL career. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 8 catches for 87 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 200#
College
San Diego State
Draft
Rd 7, 217th overall (2008)
Seasons
2008–2011
2011 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology14th percentile among WRs · limited sample
2 games · 7 targets
2011 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size42▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands20▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat27▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability76▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share47▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share55▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency16▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume26▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Brett Swain has appeared in 13 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: GB (2009–2010), SF (2011).
As a receiver he has caught 8 passes for 87 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2010 with GB: 72 yards and 0 touchdowns in 7 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game40 on 2 catches vs ATL, 2010 Week 12
2011 splits
regular season2011 game log
Brett Swain — common questions
- What position does Brett Swain play?
- Brett Swain is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Brett Swain played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brett Swain has played for GB (2009–2010), SF (2011).
- Where did Brett Swain go to college?
- Brett Swain played college football at San Diego State.
- When was Brett Swain drafted?
- Brett Swain was selected in round 7, 217th overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Brett Swain scored?
- Brett Swain has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Brett Swain's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Brett Swain rated 37.1 for 2011, the 14th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Alex SmithQB · 2011
- Frank GoreRB · 2011
- Michael CrabtreeWR · 2011
- Vernon DavisTE · 2011
- Kendall HunterRB · 2011
- Ted GinnWR · 2011
- Kyle WilliamsWR · 2011
- Josh MorganWR · 2011
Drafted in round 7, 2008
- Ervin BaldwinDE · pick 208
- Matt FlynnQB · pick 209
- Brian JohnstonDE · pick 210
- Nate GarnerG · pick 211
- Wilrey FontenotCB · pick 212
- Chauncey WashingtonRB · pick 213
- Larry GrantLB · pick 214
- Justin HarperWR · pick 215
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