D'Andre Swift is returning to Philly after the Eagles traded for him and his high school OC couldn't be happier.
“To be able to come back home and be able to play for your city, it’s a kid’s dream and he’s living it in reality right now,” said Roken, who was the OC at St. Joe’s during Swift’s time there but has become the head coach since. “He’s fired up.”
While Swift hasn’t quite lived up to his second-round draft status out of Georgia and is entering the final year of his rookie contract, he figures to be a nice addition to the Eagles’ running back room. He has the type of big-play ability that could take a really good offense to the next level. Roken is excited for Swift too. But he’s also excited for the St. Joe’s Prep program to have one of their most successful products back in Philly. In addition to Swift, the Eagles also signed one of his former teammates, Olamide Zaccheaus, to a one-year deal this offseason.
Before Swift became a star at Georgia, he was a three-time state champion at the Prep. As a senior in 2016, he led St. Joe's to a 14-0 record and a state title, while rushing for 1,564 yards and 34 total touchdowns. He was the Pennsylvania Football Writers All-State Player of the Year.Roken credited Swift’s parents for his upbringing but also likes to think St. Joe’s contributed to that work ethic too.
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