Swayze Bozeman

Swayze Bozeman (born November 2, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Copiah–Lincoln Wolves and Southern Miss Golden Eagles.

Early life Bozeman was born on November 2, 1998, in Flora, Mississippi. He attended Tri-County Academy in Flora where he competed in football, basketball and track and field. In football, he played on both defense and at running back, helping his school to two MAIS AA state championship appearances. He graduated from Tri-County in 2017 and opted to play college football for the Copiah–Lincoln Wolves, a community college team.

College career Bozeman played at safety for Copiah–Lincoln in 2017 before switching to linebacker in 2018. As a sophomore in 2018, he was named All-Region after posting a team-leading 91 tackles. He ended up starting eight games while playing in all 13, recording 57 tackles, 6.0 tackles-for-loss (TFLs) and 4.5 sacks.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs Bozeman impressed at his pro day, recording marks in the bench press, broad jump, shuttle run and three-cone drill which each would have been the best among linebackers at the NFL Scouting Combine. He was waived on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad the following day. He was elevated to the active roster for the team's Week 14 game against the Los Angeles Chargers and made his NFL debut in the game.

Chicago Bears On February 14, 2025, Bozeman signed with the Chicago Bears. He was waived on August 24.

New York Giants On August 28, 2025, Bozeman was signed to the New York Giants' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 16. Bozeman was waived on October 25, having recorded three tackles in four appearances for the team. Bozeman was subsequently re-signed to the practice squad three days later.

Bozeman signed a reserve/future contract with New York on January 5, 2026. On May 7, Bozeman was released by the Giants.

Cincinnati Bengals On May 8, 2026, Bozeman was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals.