Luckily, D’Andre Swift benefited greatly from the tutelage provided from the top two rushers in Georgia football history.
“I’m just so grateful that they were here for me to learn so much behind them,” Swift said.
However, one problem Georgia seems to never have is reloading at the running back position and it definitely won’t be a problem this year. The D’Andre Swift era has begun.
D’Andre Swift carried the ball last season 81 times for 618 yards. That was about 15 percent of the total carries of all running backs last year.
Penciled in as the obvious starter and poised for a breakout season his production is about to skyrocket.
“I got a little bit of hype behind me,” Swift said. “I need to show a lot of people what I can do and I believe that I will do that.”
With the recent injury of Zamir White, it isn’t clear right now who is going to be the guy behind Swift. Because of this, it puts even more emphasis on his role to contribute significantly until they can find someone who is capable of sharing the rock with him.
This isn’t to say it’s going to be a one-man show by any means, but outside of Swift, you have Elijah Holyfield, Brian Herrien, and James Cook. None of these guys have emerged as the solid No. 2 back.
All three are immensely talented, but that still doesn’t change the fact that this is Swift’s show.
Until one of them become a serviceable backup it could be up to Swift to shoulder the load somewhat early in the season.
Remember when Swift clinched the 2017 SEC Championship Game on a 64-yard touchdown run? He glided right past the Auburn defender making it almost look effortless solidifying Georgia’s 28-7 win.
That is the D’Andre Swift that will be let loose this season. He will torment opposing defenses behind what will arguably be the best offensive line the Bulldogs have ever had.
“I feel like once I get in space highlights will come, they will come.”