Swinney made a contested catch on the goal line for 24 yards. Then, he caught a crossing route for a first down late in the game. He not only picked up the first down but could get out of bounds, saving valuable time late in the game. He had the instincts to get out of bounds during the final drive when he picked twelve yards, a first down, and then got out of bounds with 26 seconds to play.

From right outside the Top 5 at #6 to the Top 2, it may not be the biggest jump in terms of numbers, but there’s an argument to be made that it’s the most significant climb of all the stock risers in the 2025 PRzMN update. Edina Hornet’s 6’4, 210 lb. pass-catcher Meyer Swinney has been on our radar since he was a 7th grader, and we knew he P5-worthy prospect for a while now, but he really solidified himself on the recruiting trail this spring after offers rolled in from Iowa State, Cal-Berkeley (where his older brother plays), Montana State, South Florida, Toledo, and Miami (FL). A WR/TE with size (6’4, 210), technical prowess, physicality, and athleticism aplenty, not to mention his P5 bloodlines from his brother, Swinney has too much going for him to not move up the Big Board, and move up he did! Additionally, he did a great job of showing up and showing out at summer mega and prospect camps such as Wayne State’s in Michigan, and saw in-person visits to P5 schools pay off in offers, which is always a good sign that programs are aware of you and want to get in your recruitment as early as possible. This is far from the first time we’ve broken down his sophomore film, and I am dying for some updated tape, but it’s obvious from the 2022 tape that Swinney is quick, fast, and controlled for his size, with talent as a route runner, YAC ability, and the skills to track and play the ball well in the air. He knows how to use his size to his advantage when plucking receptions out of the air, breaking tackles, and blocking impressively, both around the LOS and out in space on the perimeter. He’s too big, too athletic, moves too well, and is too dynamic to not be a top-ranked prospect in the Great State of Minnesota. Now, he’s our #2 overall 2025. Lots more to come!

It was only a matter of time for Mr. Swinney. Meyer’s older brother Bastian is a redshirt sophomore offensive lineman at Cal-Berkely, and as the long-time lead scout at PRzMN, I’d be a fool to not know Bastian has a younger brother. I’ve been eagerly watching and tracking the 2025 WR/TE since he was a 7th grader, and the fruits of his labor and standout genes are beginning to pay off this offseason for the Edina Hornets pass catcher. The 6’4, 210 lber. earned his first P5 offer in March when the Iowa State Cyclones reached out, and after visits to Dinkytown, Ames, and Madison, Cal-Berkely offered a PAC12 scholarship, to no one’s surprise. Tight end is more than likely his future position, but for now, as a prep wideout, Swinney was a matchup nightmare in 2022. Good footwork and shake in his releases and at the top of the route, Swinney does a good job of cutting off his routes and working back to the football for a big-bodied wideout, can break tackle attempts with his powerful lower body, and has visible speed as well. Swinney can also high point the football, complete catches through contact and in traffic, and is a devastating blocker who is especially competent when blocking out in space and at the edges of the defense, where he opened some massive holes for his teammates last fall. As mentioned, it was only a matter of time. There’s too much good going for him for P5s to not get involved.