Former Husky Ian Swenson Signs on with Houston Texans

5/16/2023 9:47:00 AM | Football

STORRS, Conn - Former UConn football linebacker Ian Swenson (Wilmette, Ill.) has signed a rookie NFL contract as undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans. Swenson attended the New York Jets rookie mini-camp earlier this month.

Swenson wrapped a four-year playing career for the Huskies this past fall. Swenson started all 13 games in 2022 and was fifth on the team with 88 total tackles. He had an interception and a forced fumble as well. Over his career, he played in 48 games at UConn making 242 total tackles, 14 for a loss, with three sacks.

He is the fourth Husky this offseason to ink an NFL rookie contract joining Robert Burns (Chicago Bears), Jake Guidone (Baltimore Ravens) and Brandon Bouyer-Randle (Tampa Bay Buccaneers).