High School / Personal:
A 2012 graduate of Grand Island High School, where he earned four letters in track and field and three in football
Won the Nebraska state Class A Shot Put title with a mark of 58-5
Also competed in the discus
Earned four state medals in track and field
Served as a track and field team captain
Earned all-state and all-conference honors as a lineman in football
Also the team captain and MVP of football team
Earned Academic All-Conference honors and was a four-year honor roll recipient
Member of the National Honor Society
Son of John and Rachel Swanson
Father, John, played football at University Nebraska Kearney