Posted May 11, 2020

Philadelphia native, St. Joseph’s Prep star and University of Georgia standout D’Andre Swift reached a personal milestone and fulfilled his dream of becoming a pro football player when he was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 35th pick in the 2020 NFL draft April 24. Read reactions and reflections by Swift’s former teammates and coaches in our Sports section, here. (Photos by Sarah Webb)

  • D’Andre Swift gains ground in St. Joseph’s Prep’s 37-7 victory over Pennsbury Dec. 6, 2014 at Northeast High in Philadelphia.

  • Swift (left) carries as the Prep battles Archbishop Wood Sept. 16, 2016.

  • Swift helps lead the Prep to the Catholic League championship win over La Salle in 2016.

  • The Prep tops La Salle for the Catholic League championship in 2016.

  • Swift powers through a hole as St. Joseph’s Prep advances to the 2016 state title game with 35-25 win over North Penn.

  • Swift evades a North Penn tackler in 2016.

  • St. Joseph’s Prep advances to the 2016 state title game with 35-25 win over North Penn.

  • St. Joseph’s Prep advances to the 2016 state title game with 35-25 win over North Penn.

  • Swift scores a touchdown as St. Joseph’s Prep advances to the 2016 state title game with 35-25 win over North Penn.

  • Swift plays in St. Joseph’s Prep’s 37-7 victory over Pennsbury Dec. 6, 2014 at Northeast High in Philadelphia.

  • St. Joseph’s Prep running back D’Andre Swift carries the ball during the PIAA Class 6A semifinal game against North Penn Dec. 3, 2016.

  • Swift puts on a signature move and leaves a would-be tackler behind in a game against La Salle College High School Nov. 14, 2014.

  • Swift stretches into the end zone for one of his two rushing touchdowns in St. Joseph Prep’s 37-7 victory over Pennsbury Dec. 6, 2014 at Northeast High in Philadelphia.

  • Swift comes off the field after scoring one of his two rushing touchdowns in St. Joseph Prep’s 37-7 victory over Pennsbury Dec. 6, 2014 at Northeast High in Philadelphia.

  • Swift dominates the game against La Salle College High School, with help from his St. Joseph’s Prep blockers, on Oct. 22, 2016.