Dennis Swilley was born in Bossier City, Louisiana, and played his high school football at Pine Bluff (AR). From there his career ran through college football at Texas A&MNorth Texas and the 1977 NFL Draft, where the Minnesota Vikings took him in the second round.
He was selected in the 2nd round (No. 55 overall) of the 1977 NFL Draft. His professional career included the Minnesota Vikings.
Career highlights
- First-team All-SWC (1976)
Honors as listed in Dennis Swilley's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Minnesota Vikings (1977–1987)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Dennis Swilley go to?
Dennis Swilley played high school football at Pine Bluff (AR). He was born in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Is Dennis Swilley from Shreveport?
Yes. Dennis Swilley was born in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Where did Dennis Swilley play college football?
Dennis Swilley played college football at Texas A&MNorth Texas.
When was Dennis Swilley drafted?
Dennis Swilley was drafted in the 2nd round, No. 55 overall, of the 1977 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
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