Layne Swafford
Layne Swafford is a three-star recruit from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, out of Ponte Vedra (No. 1,924 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Florida's 8 games this season.
Where Swafford comes from
- Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
- Ponte Vedra
- About 50 miles from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,924 in the 2023 class.
- On the Florida roster since 2023
Where Swafford fits
Florida lists 18 defensive linemen this season.
Florida defensive linemen with a game this season
Florida is 5-3, No. 25 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Oklahoma, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Ponte Vedra
Also from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jon Sumrall
Pass share
44.4%
246 pass / 308 run
Plays / game
69.2
8 games
Team sack rate
5.1%
277 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Florida -- now projected as a quality contributor on the defensive line.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Florida has produced 10 All-Conference defensive linemen. 15 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Caleb Banks went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
Four seasons at Florida
- 2026 Florida SumrallYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Florida NapierYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Florida NapierYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Florida NapierYear 1 · Games –
- High school Ponte VedraPonte Vedra Beach, FL · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,924 in the 2023 class.Also from Ponte Vedra: Jake Guarnera (Michigan), Reece Beck (Rutgers) and Jack Berquist (Georgia Southern).
2023
- RecruitedThree-star, out of Ponte Vedra
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: Billy Napier, Billy Gonzales, and Jon Sumrall. Multi-era developmental context.