Travis Swanson was drafted No. 76 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 12 · #76 overall
Travis Swanson Arkansas Draft
Travis Swanson was drafted No. 76 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #76
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 65
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 2326th at Arkansas
The pick
How Travis Swanson came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 312 lbs
- Hometown
- Kingwood, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 175 prospect51.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value
- Games played
- 65
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 2326th among Arkansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2087% of career value
- Final season
- 20184 years after the draft
Around pick 76
Who came off the board on either side of Travis Swanson.
Syracuse
Auburn
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Arkansas in the 2014 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Arkansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Travis Swanson in the 2014 NFL Draft
Travis Swanson is a Center out of Arkansas selected No. 76 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft. 65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Arkansas has produced 127 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 Travis Swanson drafted?
Travis Swanson was selected No. 76 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/travis-swanson.
What college did Travis Swanson play for?
Travis Swanson played college football at Arkansas in the SEC. See every Arkansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-razorbacks.
How did Travis Swanson's NFL career turn out?
65 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 23 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/travis-swanson.