114-Tackle LB with Elite Takeaway Intensity for SEMO Redhawks
Justin Swift, the 5-11, 191-pound outside linebacker for Southeast Missouri State, is a relentless defensive force who ranked second on his team with 114 tackles in the 2019 season, including two Redhawks with over 100. His differentiator is elite intensity and playmaking: he matched his career-high with 12 tackles (2.5 for loss), a sack, a pass breakup, and a forced fumble in a 24-21 win over #14 Jacksonville State, earning Ohio Valley Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Week. Swift’s forced fumble deep in JSU territory led directly to a field goal, showcasing his game-changing awareness. He keyed a defense that shut out the opponent for two quarters and recorded four takeaways in that game. With a 60-yard fumble recovery and 76-yard interception in past games, Swift brings high-intensity, turnover-focused energy. He’s a perfect fit for teams needing a linebacker who doesn’t just stop plays but ends them with takeaways. No injury history reported; his personality is defined by relentless pursuit and clutch performance.
