Active #21 Swanson, Riley, DB

Position: DB
Date of Birth: 04/20/1984
Height: 6' 0"   Weight: 185 lbs
Pro Experience: Rookie
College Experience: Wake Forest


ARENA FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE
Riley Swanson is entering his second season in Arena Football and his first in the AFL and with the Rattlers. Played in three games for the Rio Grande Valley Dorados (af2) in 2009. Logged 11.5 tackles, four pass break-ups, an interception and a tackle for loss while helping the Dorados to the playoffs that season. Attended the Arizona Rattlers training camp in 2008.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted rookie free agent in 2007. Also attended training camp with the Montreal Alouettes in 2008.

COLLEGE
Finished his career at Wake Forest fourth all-time in passes defensed with 33 and led his team with 14 as a senior. Led the Demon Decons to an ACC Championship in 2006. Ranked second in interceptions with four, and logged 54 total tackles and two tackles for loss. Played in 47 games while starting 20, and finished his career with 179 total tackles, seven interceptions and two recovered fumbles.

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL
Riley Swanson III is the son of Riley and Jean Swanson. Has one sister, Allison. Native of Atlanta, Georgia.


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