Scott Schwedes

Scott Andrew Schwedes (born June 30, 1965) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for four seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Miami Dolphins and San Diego Chargers. He was selected by the Dolphins in the second round of the 1987 NFL draft with the 56th overall pick after playing college football at Syracuse University.

Early life Scott Andrew Schwedes was born on June 30, 1965, in Syracuse, New York. He played high school football and lacrosse at Jamesville-DeWitt High School in DeWitt, New York.

College career Schwedes was a four-year letterman for the Syracuse Orange of Syracuse University from 1983 to 1986. His two punt return touchdowns in 1985 were tied for the most in the country with Erroll Tucker. Schwedes earned Associated Press first-team All-East honors in both 1985 and 1986. His 249 receiving yards on November 16, 1985, was the most in school history until being broken by Amba Etta-Tawo in 2016.

Professional career Schwedes was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the second round, with the 56th overall pick, of the 1987 NFL draft. He officially signed with the Dolphins on August 4. He played in 12 games during the strike-shortened 1987 season, returning 24 punts for 203 yards and nine kicks for 177 yards while also fumbling seven times and recovering three fumbles.