Scott Schwedes was drafted No. 56 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 46 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #56
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 46
- Career AV
- 553rd at Syracuse
The pick
How Scott Schwedes came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Syracuse
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
46 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value
- Games played
- 46
- Career approximate value
- 553rd among Syracuse picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5100% of career value
- Final season
- 19903 years after the draft
Around pick 56
Who came off the board on either side of Scott Schwedes.
SMU
Florida
Iowa
Syracuse in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Syracuse
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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#18
Art Monk
WR · WAS · 1980
Syracuse · Hall of Fame · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#211
David Tyree
WR · NYG · 2003
Syracuse · 1× Pro Bowl
#52
Qadry Ismail
WR · MIN · 1993
Syracuse
#32
Kevin Johnson
WR · CLE · 1999
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#101
Mike Williams
WR · TB · 2010
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Scott Schwedes in the 1987 NFL Draft
Scott Schwedes is a Wide receiver out of Syracuse selected No. 56 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1987 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 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 Scott Schwedes drafted?
Scott Schwedes was selected No. 56 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/scott-schwedes.
What college did Scott Schwedes play for?
Scott Schwedes played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.
How did Scott Schwedes's NFL career turn out?
46 regular-season games · 5 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/scott-schwedes.