Daxton Swanson isn’t exactly a household name. But it won’t be long until you hear more about the Sam Houston State product. There is an opportunity for Swanson to snag a roster spot and become a major contributor in the Patriots’ depleted secondary this season. After all, there’s a former Patriot corner that Swanson strongly resembles: Asante Samuel.
Here’s the lowdown on Swanson. After going undrafted two springs ago, he ended up with the Colts, but an injury held him out of action and he was released in October of 2013. He spent the remainder of that season in San Francisco before being released from the 49ers in May of last year.