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1985 NFL Draft · Rd 12 · #315 overall

Shane Swanson Nebraska Draft

Shane Swanson was drafted No. 315 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1985 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Overall pick
#315
Round
12
Draft class
1985
NFL games
3
Career AV
1136th at Nebraska

The pick

How Shane Swanson came off the board in 1985.

Drafted by

Cleveland Browns

Rd 12 · #315 overall · AFC North

Full 1985 draft class (336 picks)
Position
Wide receiver WR
College
Nebraska Big Ten at the draft
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value

Games played
3
Career approximate value
1136th among Nebraska picks
Final season
19872 years after the draft

Around pick 315

Who came off the board on either side of Shane Swanson.

#313 Ken Whisenhunt TE · ATL Georgia Tech #314 Mike Weaver G · DET Georgia #316 Jim Rockford DB · TB Oklahoma #317 Todd Russell DB · PHI Boston College

Nebraska in the 1985 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#29 Mark Traynowicz G · BUF Nebraska #47 Mark Behning T · PIT Nebraska #191 Bret Clark DB · LV Nebraska #243 Scott Strasburger LB · DAL Nebraska #267 Jeff Smith RB · KC Nebraska

Other WR picks from Nebraska

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#1 Irving Fryar WR · NE · 1984 Nebraska · 5× Pro Bowl #79 Tim Smith WR · TEN · 1980 Nebraska #209 Quincy Enunwa WR · NYJ · 2014 Nebraska #155 Niles Paul WR · WAS · 2011 Nebraska #191 Trey Palmer WR · TB · 2023 Nebraska #258 Samori Toure WR · GB · 2022 Nebraska

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Shane Swanson in the 1985 NFL Draft

Shane Swanson is a Wide receiver out of Nebraska selected No. 315 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1985 NFL Draft. 3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Shane Swanson drafted?

Shane Swanson was selected No. 315 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 1985 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/shane-swanson.

What college did Shane Swanson play for?

Shane Swanson played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.

How did Shane Swanson's NFL career turn out?

3 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1985/shane-swanson.