University of Minnesota Athletics

2021 Football Roster

Calvin Swenson
Jersey Number 1

Calvin Swenson

  • Position:
    DB
  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-1 / 215
  • Hometown:
    Kaukauna, Wis.
  • High School:
    Kaukauna
  • Letters:
    4
  • Class:
    Redshirt Senior
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017)
Big Ten Distinguished Scholar (2019-20)
Quad team Member (2019, 2018)

2021 REDSHIRT SENIOR SEASON: Played in all 13 games, mostly on special teams • made three tackles • recorded two tackles against Ohio State • made one tackle against Northwestern.

2020 SENIOR SEASON: Played in five games and made four tackles, all coming against Purdue • also competed against Michigan, at Maryland, at Illinois and against Iowa.

2019 JUNIOR SEASON: Played in all 13 games • recorded eight tackles (six solo). Game-by-Game: Notched one tackle against South Dakota State • saw action against Fresno State • recorded one tackle against Georgia Southern • competed against Purdue • made one tackle against Illinois  • registered one tackle against Nebraska • made one tackle against Rutgers • notched two tackles against Maryland • recorded one tackle against Penn State • saw action against Iowa, Northwestern, Wisconsin and Auburn. 

2018 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in all 13 games and made three tackles. Game-by-Game: Registered one tackle against New Mexico State • saw action against Fresno State and Miami • recorded one tackle against Maryland • saw action against Iowa, Nebraska, Indiana and Illinois • notched one tackle against Purdue • competed against Northwestern, Wisconsin and Georgia Tech. 

2017 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in eight games and made two tackles.

2016: Redshirted. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Kaukauna High School • three-year letterwinner played safety and receiver • as a senior, led the Galloping Ghosts offense to an average of 26.2 points per contest, including six games with 28-plus points • on defense, recovered a fumble and recorded an interception • rushed for 275 yards and three touchdowns, while adding 19 receptions for 195 yards and one score • also returned six kickoffs for 100 yards • named Second Team All-Conference • coached by Michael Moreau • also lettered in baseball and track.

PERSONAL: Son of Robert and Lynda Swenson • has one sister (Sydney). 

Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06
Sights & Sounds: Gophers-Demons
Saturday, September 06
Game Trailer: Gophers-Demons
Friday, September 05