Rod McSwain was drafted No. 63 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Clemson. 90 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #63
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1175th at Clemson
The pick
How Rod McSwain came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Clemson
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1175th among Clemson picks
- Final season
- 19906 years after the draft
Around pick 63
Who came off the board on either side of Rod McSwain.
Washington State
TCU
Furman
Clemson in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Clemson
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Clemson · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#11
Donnell Woolford
DB · CHI · 1989
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#10
Terry Kinard
DB · NYG · 1983
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#57
Justin Miller
DB · NYJ · 2005
Clemson · 1× Pro Bowl
#40
Dexter McCleon
DB · LAR · 1997
Clemson
#102
Bashaud Breeland
DB · WAS · 2014
Clemson
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rod McSwain in the 1984 NFL Draft
Rod McSwain is a Defensive back out of Clemson selected No. 63 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1984 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value 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 Rod McSwain drafted?
Rod McSwain was selected No. 63 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/rod-mcswain.
What college did Rod McSwain play for?
Rod 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 Rod McSwain's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/rod-mcswain.