Chuck McSwain was drafted No. 135 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1983 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 19 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #135
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1983
- NFL games
- 19
The pick
How Chuck McSwain came off the board in 1983.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
19 regular-season games
- Games played
- 19
- Final season
- 19874 years after the draft
Around pick 135
Who came off the board on either side of Chuck McSwain.
Washington
Michigan State
Nebraska-Omaha
Eastern Illinois
Clemson in the 1983 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#66
Cliff Austin
RB · NO
Clemson
#101
Johnny Rembert
LB · NE
Clemson · 2× Pro Bowl
#194
Jeff McCall
RB · LV
Clemson
#205
Andy Headen
LB · NYG
Clemson
#282
Danny Triplett
LB · LAR
Clemson
#290
Bob Mayberry
G · SEA
Clemson
#298
Brian Butcher
G · MIN
Clemson
#318
Frank Magwood
WR · NYG
Clemson
Other RB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Chuck McSwain in the 1983 NFL Draft
Chuck McSwain is a Running back out of Clemson selected No. 135 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1983 NFL Draft. 19 regular-season games Clemson has produced 199 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Chuck McSwain drafted?
Chuck McSwain was selected No. 135 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1983 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/chuck-mcswain.
What college did Chuck McSwain play for?
Chuck McSwain played college football at Clemson in the ACC. See every Clemson draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/clemson-tigers.
How did Chuck McSwain's NFL career turn out?
19 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1983/chuck-mcswain.