If bloodlines are relevant recruiting metric, Georgia Tech just had a good Monday.
Cornerback Tre Swilling announced Monday night he is following in the footsteps of his father, Tech great Pat Swilling, and committed to Tech’s the class of 2017.
Swilling tweeted he will become a Yellow Jacket that read in part, “With very careful consideration, I have decided to commit to Georgia Tech and continue the Swilling Legacy that my father and uncles have started. There was no other place that could give me more motivation than playing in their shadows and working to stand out as they did in their time.”
Swilling and his brother, senior running back Bruce Jordan-Swilling, who both live in LSU territory in New Orleans, have been predicted by experts to commit to the Tigers.
Jordan-Swilling confirmed to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Monday evening he would not reveal his intentions until “Wednesday or Thursday.” Jordan-Swilling said he was “still deciding.”
Swilling tweeted he will “have to put on my recruiting hat” to sway brother Jordan-Swilling to become a Jacket.
Tre Swilling will follow his father’s legacy under coach Paul Johnson and Pat Swilling’s former teammate, defensive coordinator Ted Roof.
The Swilling brothers’ father, the former New Orleans Saint and College Football Hall of Famer, starred at Tech from 1982-1985 and was an All-American in his senior year.
Tre’s uncle, Darrell Swilling, played at Tech as did Ken Swilling, Pat’s cousin, an All-American defensive back who played on the Jackets’ 1990 national championship team.
Pat Swilling finished his career as Tech’s leader in sacks (23) and tackles for loss (37) and still ranks fourth in both categories. Swilling also set a school record for most sacks in a season (15) in 1985.
Tre Swilling’s top choices were Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Florida, Florida State and Georgia Tech, according to 247Sports.
Although the Swilling brothers are both seniors at Brother Martin High School, they’re not twins or even biologically related. Formerly Bruce Jordan, Jordan-Swilling became a member of the Swilling family through choice.
In 2014, he was formally adopted by Pat Swilling and wife Robin.
According to to the Clarion (New Orleans) Herald, while trying out for an AAU basketball team that Pat Swilling was coaching, a 13-year-old Jordan-Swilling’s talent caught the football legend’s eye. Jordan-Swilling became friends with Swilling’s children and a family friend, frequently staying with them on weekends.
Ultimately, the Clarion Herald reported, after the death of his mother, Jordan-Swilling moved in with the Swillings fulltime and became a family member in name upon adoption.
Jordan-Swilling is a running back for Brother Martin and aspires to be a mechanical engineer, according to his Scout.com introduction and highlight video.
Jordan-Swilling (6-feet-0, 215 pound) rushed for over 2,000 yards and 30 touchdowns as a junior at Brother Martin. He was also being recruited by several colleges as an outside linebacker. His top five colleges were Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia and Georgia Tech, according to 247 Sports.
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