NFL Records
Karl Swanke is a center who played college football at Boston College. He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 6th round (143rd overall pick) of the 1980 NFL Draft. He appeared in 84 games during his NFL career. Despite being a late-round pick, Karl Swanke went on to play 84 career NFL games — a testament to his perseverance.
Draft Details
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.