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| Position: | Defensive end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | (1982-09-04)September 4, 1982 (age 42) Salem, Oregon, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 264 lb (120 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Salem (OR) Sprague |
| College: | Oregon State |
| NFL draft: | 2005: 6th round, 184th pick |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats atPro Football Reference | |
William Swancutt (born September 4, 1982) is an American former professionalfootball player who was adefensive end in theNational Football League (NFL) for three seasons. He playedcollege football forOregon State University, and was recognized as the conference player of the year. He was chosen by theDetroit Lions in the sixth round of the2005 NFL draft.
He was born inSalem, Oregon, and attendedSprague High School in Salem.[1] He was recognised as aSuper Prep All-American in 2000 and aTacoma News-Tribune Northwest Nugget.[2] Swancutt was awarded theMVP of the Valley League twice and earned class 4A's defensive player of the year.[3] He also played a number of other sports while at the school including; basketball and baseball.[3]
Swancutt received an athletic scholarship to attendOregon State University, where he played for theOregon State Beavers football team from 2001 to 2004.[1] He was namedPacific-10 Conference co-defensive player of the year in 2004.[1] He was also the 2004 recipient of theMorris Trophy, recognizing him as the outstanding defensive lineman in the Pac-10[4] and won theSenior Bowl defensive MVP honors.[3]Swancutt beat current OSU records with 37sacks and 60 stops behind theline of scrimmage (previous records held byInoke Breckterfield) during his time at the university.[3]
Swancutt was selected by theDetroit Lions in the sixth round, 184th overall pick, of the2005 NFL draft.[5] He signed with the Lions on July 15, 2005.[6] He played his first NFL game againstBaltimore Ravens in October 2005.[7] He played in eight of the Lions' sixteen games primarily in the kickoff and kickoff return teams.[7] He was released in July 2007 following a knee injury[8] which occurred during training camp in 2006.[2]
Swancutt was signed by theOakland Raiders on July 27, 2007. He was released by the Raiders on August 1, 2007.[6] He signed with the Baltimore Ravens on August 6, 2007. He was released by the Ravens on September 1, 2007.[8]
While at the university, Swancutt graduated with a 3.11 grade-point average[4] and a bachelor's degree inbusiness finance. He currently works as a financial advisor forMerrill Lynch.[1]
During his time with the Detroit Lions he shared an apartment withDan Orlovsky inDearborn, Michigan.[7] He now lives inSalem, Oregon with his wife, Abby and daughter, Cameron and son Bill Jr.