Wayne State College

2010: Appeared in three games during the 2010 season with one start...recorded one tackle against Nebraska-Kearney on 8-28-10.

2009: Started all 11 games at defensive end, ranking fifth on the Wildcats defense with 55 total tackles... had 22 solo and 33 assisted stops with six tackles for loss for 23 yards, five quarterback hurries and one interception for six yards... also had 1.5 sacks for 11 yards and one pass breakup... had season high 12 tackles at Bemidji State on 10-10-09... also had 10 tackles against Augustana on 10-24-09.

Before Wayne State: Played two seasons at Hastings College... was named All-Great Plains Athletic Conference after recording 50 tackles with 10 tackles for loss in 2008... also had three sacks, three quarterback hurries, two pass break-ups, one forced fumble and one blocked kick.

High School: Graduate of Lyons-Decatur HS.

Personal: Son of Calvin and Marie Swanson...construction management major at WSC.