JordanSwindle
- height 6-7
- Weight 309
- class Senior
- High school Creekside
* SEC Academic Honor Roll (2013, 2014)
Two-year starter at right
tackle … Following the departure of Darrian Miller, spent a lot of
time at left tackle in the spring … Has played the position before
when Miller was not in the game … Has shown plenty of toughness and
competitive fire … Team’s top reserve at offensive tackle as a true
freshman … Very intelligent player whose toughness enabled him to play
his first season … Has played in 35 games, starting 24 … Aspires to
be a doctor.
2014 (Junior):
Started every game, one at left tackle and the final 11 on the right
side … In his two seasons as a starter, the UK offense has improved
from 18 points per game, to 20 ppg, to 29 ppg last season … UK had
five players rush for at least 300 yards, first time that has happend
since 1977.
2013 (Sophomore): Started every game at right tackle … Big, physical tackle that helped three different UK players rush for 400-plus yards.
2012 (Freshman): Played in 11 games as a reserve tackle and on special teams.
High School:
Second-team all-state as a senior in Florida Class AAAAA by The
Associated Press … Big offensive line prospect … His height and long
reach are ideal for pass protection … Two-year starter at offensive
tackle at Creekside HS in St. Johns, Fla. … Helped lead Creekside to an
8-4 record as a senior and the first state playoff win in school history
… Named All-First Coast (all-area) by the Florida Times-Union … Also
named to the Florida Times-Union “Super 24” list of top area prospects …
One of the nation’s top-100 offensive tackles as evaluated by ESPN …
Coached by Greg Stanton … Participated in the shot put and discus throw
for the track and field team … Also played lacrosse … Honor-roll student
… Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the Senior Men’s
Club.
Personal: Born in Jacksonville, Fla. … Son of Bob and Mary Swindle … Major is kinesiology and has a goal of becoming a doctor.
Community
Cats: Participated with the Big Blue U Move-In (2012) and Read Across
America (2013, ‘14) … Also participated in events at West Jessamine
Elementary School (2014) and a nursing home (2015).
Jordan Says …
My nickname is: Swindiesel … Other than the NFL, my dream job is:
orthopedic surgeon … I couldn’t live without my: food, water and
shelter … If I could witness any event, past, present or future, it
would be: Woodstock … My non-sports talent is: I can solve a Rubic’s
cube in about a minute … My favorite part of game day is: winning.