Messiah Swinson

Messiah Swinson
No. 43 – Green Bay Packers
PositionTight end
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2000-04-20) April 20, 2000
Bay Shore, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight259 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High schoolLong Island Lutheran (Brookville, New York)
CollegeMissouri (2018–2021)
Arizona State (2022–2023)
NFL draft2024: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Messiah Swinson (born April 20, 2000) is an American professional football tight end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils and for the Missouri Tigers.

Early life

Swinson attended high school at Long Island Lutheran located in Brookville, New York. Coming out of high school, Swinson was rated as a three-star recruit, and he committed to play college football for the Missouri Tigers.[1][2]

College career

Missouri

In Swinson's four-year career with Missouri, from 2018 to 2021, he played in 23 games and totaled seven receptions for 84 yards.[3][4] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Swinson decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[5][6]

Arizona State

Swinson decided to transfer to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils.[7][8] During Swinson's two-year career at Arizona State in 2022 and 2023, he appeared in 24 games, notching 21 receptions for 233 yards and two touchdowns.[9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 7+1⁄8 in
(2.01 m)		 259 lb
(117 kg)		 34+1⁄8 in
(0.87 m)		 10+3⁄4 in
(0.27 m)		 4.87 s 1.77 s 2.91 s 4.77 s 7.63 s 28 in
(0.71 m)		 8 ft 7 in
(2.62 m)		 15 reps
All values from Pro Day[10]

Green Bay Packers (first stint)

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Swinson signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.[11]

Carolina Panthers

On September 3, 2024, the Carolina Panthers signed Swinson to their active roster off the Packers practice squad.[12] He was waived on September 24.[13]

Green Bay Packers (second stint)

On September 26, 2024, Swinson signed with the Packers practice squad.[14] He signed a reserve/future contract with Green Bay on January 13.[15] On August 26, 2025, Swinson was released by the Packers as part of final roster cuts.[16]

San Francisco 49ers

On September 10, 2025, Swinson was signed to the San Francisco 49ers' practice squad.[17] He was released on October 21.

Arizona Cardinals

On October 30, 2025, Swinson signed with the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[18] He was released on December 30.[19]

Green Bay Packers (third stint)

On January 6, 2026, Swinson was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad.[20] He signed a reserve/future contract with Green Bay on January 12.[21]

References

  1. ^ Bland, Evan. "Swinson commits to Missouri". Norfolk Daily News. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  2. ^ Williams, Sean. "Commit Analysis: Messiah Swinson". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  3. ^ Rogers, Anne. "Comeback in the works for Mizzou tight end Swinson". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "Messiah Swinson". Sun Devil Athletics. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Sosa, Jeremiah. "ASU looks to strengthen tight end position with transfers Messiah Swinson, Bryce Pierre". Cronkite News. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  6. ^ Gardner, Michelle. "Tight end Messiah Swinson is looking to have a big role in Arizona State's new offense". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  7. ^ Peterson, Derek. "Arizona State expecting big things from Missouri transfer TE Messiah Swinson". Saturday Out West. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  8. ^ Rabino, Hod. "Missouri tight end transfer Messiah Swinson commits to ASU". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "Messiah Swinson". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  10. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Messiah Swinson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  11. ^ "Packers agree to terms with eight rookie free agents". Packers.com. April 30, 2024.
  12. ^ "Panthers add former Packers tight end". Panthers.com. September 4, 2024.
  13. ^ "Messiah Swinson: Gets cut loose". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
  14. ^ "Packers announce roster move". Packers.com. September 26, 2024.
  15. ^ "Packers announce reserve/future signings". Packers.com. January 13, 2025.
  16. ^ "Packers announce roster moves Aug. 26, 2025". Packers.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  17. ^ "49ers Sign TE Messiah Swinson to Practice Squad". 49ers.com. September 10, 2025. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  18. ^ https://nfltraderumors.co/cardinals-designate-lb-bj-ojulari-to-return-among-four-roster-moves/
  19. ^ Urban, Darren (December 30, 2025). "Cardinals Add Rivaldo Fairweather To Roster From Cowboys". AZCardinals.com.
  20. ^ "Packers sign QB Desmond Ridder to active roster". Packers.com. January 6, 2026. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  21. ^ "Packers announce reserve/future signings | Jan. 12, 2026". Packers.com. January 12, 2026.
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