Clovis Swinney - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: August 17, 1945

Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)

Career Timeline

• New Orleans Saints (1970)
  • Joined the Saints in their inaugural season in the NFL.
  • Contributed to the team's defensive line during a challenging debut year.
• New York Jets (1971)
  • Played a season with the Jets, continuing his role as a defensive lineman.
  • Part of a Jets team that was beginning to build its identity in the early 1970s.

Highlights & Accomplishments

• Played in a total of 2 seasons in the NFL.
• Part of the New Orleans Saints' historic first season in the league.
• Contributed to the defensive strategies of both teams he played for.

Clovis Swinney remains a notable figure for his contributions during the early years of the NFL, particularly with the New Orleans Saints, who were establishing themselves in the league. While not widely recognized, his role as a defensive lineman was crucial during a formative period for both teams he played for.