Eric Swann was drafted No. 6 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1991 NFL Draft out of Wake Technical CC. 126 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #6
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1991
- NFL games
- 126
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 441st at Wake Technical CC
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Eric Swann came off the board in 1991.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
- Wake Technical CC
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
126 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Games played
- 126
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 441st among Wake Technical CC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4295% of career value
- Final season
- 20009 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 6
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Swann.
Nebraska
Notre Dame · 1× Pro Bowl
Tennessee
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Swann in the 1991 NFL Draft
Eric Swann is a Defensive tackle out of Wake Technical CC selected No. 6 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1991 NFL Draft. 126 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Wake Technical CC has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1991.
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 Eric Swann drafted?
Eric Swann was selected No. 6 overall by the Phoenix Cardinals in the 1991 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/eric-swann.
What college did Eric Swann play for?
Eric Swann played college football at Wake Technical CC. See every Wake Technical CC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/waketechnicalcc.
How did Eric Swann's NFL career turn out?
126 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1991/eric-swann.