Gary Swanson was drafted No. 245 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Cal Poly. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #245
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1985
The pick
How Gary Swanson came off the board in 1985.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Cal Poly
Big Sky at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1985 classAround pick 245
Who came off the board on either side of Gary Swanson.
Nebraska
Georgia
Penn State
Troy
Cal Poly in the 1985 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Cal Poly
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gary Swanson in the 1985 NFL Draft
Gary Swanson is a Linebacker out of Cal Poly selected No. 245 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1985 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. Cal Poly has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1981.
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 Gary Swanson drafted?
Gary Swanson was selected No. 245 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/gary-swanson.
What college did Gary Swanson play for?
Gary Swanson played college football at Cal Poly in the Big Sky. See every Cal Poly draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/cal-poly-mustangs.
How did Gary Swanson's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/gary-swanson.