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Kurt Blakeway selected D'Andre Swift at 4.03, emphasizing that Swift is another back in a fast-paced offense under Ben Johnson. The pick was made despite wanting to take Zay Flowers, as standard scoring settings favored running back selection.

Swift has ADP of 54.46 (RB24) and is undervalued despite concerns about Kyle Monangai replacing him; Swift was RB15 last year averaging 14.3 PPR fantasy points per game, higher than Bucky Irving (13.8) and Kenneth Walker III (11.3). Swift averaged more rushing attempts (13.9 vs. 9.9) and yards per game (67.9 vs. 46.1) than Monangai, and had a higher fantasy points per touch average (0.89 vs. 0.79), indicating no legitimate threat to his role.

D'Andre Swift is positioned for potential bell-cow status following Kyle Monangai's hyperextended knee injury. Despite Monangai's emergence as a seventh-round rookie last season, Swift maintained his roles as the short-yardage back and preferred pass catcher. The source projects Swift could be looking at full-on bell-cow status for Week 1, with Guillotine League managers who acquire him at his current price tag enjoying the workload that ensues.

D'Andre Swift's Guillotine Leagues ADP of 43.8 represents a discount for a player with remarkable consistency across six seasons, posting PPR fantasy finishes between RB15 and RB21 every year despite donning three different uniforms. The source notes that Swift has earned fantasy love in recent weeks as drafters overlook his journeyman status to target a cheap share of Ben Johnson's high-octane Bears offense.

The Bears offense is talented and showed as much on more than one occasion last season. Ben Johnson, the offensive coordinator, stated: 'I want to have the highest-scoring offense ever, which happens to be the 2013 Denver Broncos. I know how many points per game they scored [37.9], and I want to surpass them. I want shutouts. I want blowouts.' While the passing game will feed families this season, Swift is going to remain a key component of that offensive attack. No. 2 RB Kyle Monangai is currently dealing with a knee injury and is considered week-to-week, which further aligns the stars for Swift to have an absolute monster season.

In each of the last three seasons, Swift has had at least 220 carries, 40 targets, and 1,200 yards from scrimmage—a feat only nine running backs have matched in each of the past three seasons. Since entering the NFL, Swift ranks fourth among all running backs in targets, fourth in receptions, and fourth in receiving yards. He has increased his total fantasy points in each of the last three years, finishing last year as RB14.

D'Andre Swift ranked RB19 in FantasyPros' most accurate expert consensus; ADP range 35–64 with consensus 48 and +4 variance, suggesting experts are bullish on his value relative to market pricing.

The source is drafting D'Andre Swift confidently, expecting him to maintain or improve upon his role from the second half of last season, and does not view the backup running backs as a threat to his workload.

Ron Stewart is moving D'Andre Swift up in his rankings, calling him a favorite 'dead zone' survivor candidate and the only RB to survive the dead zone twice in a 5-year sample. He is projected for 15+ touches per game in a top-10 offense, with receiving upside supported by his history of 5+ targets per game under Ben Johnson in 2022.

Swift is one of Chicago's elite 1-2 punch at running back; ranked 12th in yards per carry (min. 50 attempts) and 3rd in total EPA among all backs. Chicago's rushing attack ranked 4th in EPA/run and 3rd in total rushing yards in 2025, with Swift and Monangai as one of only three league pairs with both backs in the top 20 in success rate and EPA per rush. This production level supports a running back room ranking well above ESPN's 24th-place assessment.

Swift was one of only two Chicago running backs (alongside Monangai) with at least 25 attempts in the top twenty in success rate and EPA per rush in 2025; he ranked 12th in yards per carry among backs with at least 50 attempts and 3rd in total EPA, forming a 1-2 punch that should elevate Chicago's rushing attack well above the 24th-ranked positional group ESPN assigned.

ADP 50, source rank 45. Attractively priced RB2/Flex. Positioned to repeat last season's production; Bears figure to get into plenty of shootouts.

Swift could have RB1 upside in Monangai's absence, positioning him as a high-value target in the backfield.

DeAndre Swift has never finished worse than RB2 with explosive pass-catching ability in a loved offense; primary competition for touches (Khalen Kingsbury) could be at less than 100% upon return, supporting Swift's upside in the 4-5 turn. Swift is one of three primary round 4-5 running back targets if only one RB is taken in the first three rounds, alongside Travis Etienne and David Montgomery. Hartitz identifies Swift as one of three preferred RB targets in rounds 4-5 for second RB, willing to pivot away from WR for these three backs. Swift is also listed as a probable first-five-round running back target alongside Jamir Gibbs, positioning him as a tier-one option in early-round draft strategy for slots 1-5. Hartitz identifies Swift as part of a patch of running backs in rounds four and five that he would be willing to target when drafting from positions one through five, suggesting strong value in that range.

Swift could have RB1 upside in Monangai's absence; the source projects elevated opportunity and production potential if Monangai is unavailable.

Ranked up 2 spots to No. 51 in the latest riser/faller update, moving from No. 53 prior rank; ECR vs ADP shows -1 spread indicating slight market overvaluation.

D'Andre Swift is highlighted as an arbitrage opportunity in 2026 drafts, suggesting his ADP or market price is misaligned with his actual value.

Swift offers arbitrage value as a fifth-round pick compared to Omarion Hampton in the second round; both are lead backs in exciting offenses, but Swift has less competition for high-value goal-line and receiving work than Hampton faces from Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal. While Hampton has more upside from his limited sample size, Swift's guaranteed role and production floor make him the better value, and it would not be surprising for Hampton's ADP next season to settle where Swift's is this year.

The source suggests D'Andre Swift is an undervalued player who does not receive enough attention as a potential late-round dart throw.

The source has moved DeAndre Swift ahead of David Montgomery in their rankings. Swift is viewed as the clear lead back in Chicago, with only Roshon Johnson as competition, making him a more attractive pick than previously thought.

Swift could have RB1 upside in Monangai's absence; with a teammate sidelined, Swift has the opportunity to reach elite running back production levels.