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Karl Swanke is a former center out of Boston College, selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 143rd overall pick (round 6) in the 1980 NFL Draft. He played 84 regular-season games from 1980 to 1986.
Draft Details
Karl Swanke Career Stats
- Primary starter for 5 seasons.
Career Totals
| Games | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Career span: 1980–1986.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Karl Swanke was the 5th of 8 Cs selected in the 1980 draft. The 143rd overall pick has been used 57 times in draft history. Boston College had 2 players drafted in 1980, including John Schmeding. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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