Few observers expected Swan to be a major contributor when he arrived, yet he became a two-year starter with 60 receptions for 1,046 yards and seven touchdowns in his career prior to a torn hamstring that ended his senior year in the sixth game.
Abbrederis has been on an even faster path. He was a virtual unknown going into spring a year ago but caught 20 passes for 289 yards and three TDs last season with two starts. He is a projected starter this season. And then there’s perhaps the biggest similarity of all that bonds the two – their strong Christian faith.