Western Carolina University

2015 (Redshirt Sophomore): Appeared in one game, seeing action against Furman (Nov. 7) in the home finale … Rushed a career-high five times for 16 yards against the Paladins.

2014 (Redshirt Freshman): Did not see game action ... Converted to running back during 2015 spring drills ... Playing for the Gold squad, rushed four times for 11 yards in WCU's annual Spring Game.

2013 (Freshman): Redshirted.

Prior to Western Carolina: As a senior, named All-SPC Conference SPC and selected to the Cabarrus News All-Counry Football team ... Named All-South Piedmont Conference selection in helping guide CHS to a North Carolina 3-A state championship finals appearance ... Was the leading receiver in 2012 NCHSAA State 3-A championship game ... Was also tabbed first team All-Region by the Charlotte Observer ... Made 49 catches for 744 yards and eight scores ... Honored with the CHS Coaches Award ... Also played baseball as a prep where he was a two-time all-conference selection, named to the Cabarrus News All-County team and twice tabbed as the CHS Pitcher of the Year ... Additionally lettered twice in swimming.

Personal: Is the son of Dori and Scott Swaringen ... Has a sister, Jessica.