Paul Swiston (born May 26, 1989 in

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) is former a professional

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. In the CFL’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings, he was ranked as the 15th best player for players eligible in the 2011 CFL Draft, and 10th by players in the CIS. Swiston was selected in the 4th round, 24th overall by the

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and was signed to a contract on May 27, 2011. He was released by the Blue Bombers on October 24, 2014. Swiston signed with the Stampeders on February 17, 2015. He played

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with the

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Swiston, Paul 1989 births Living people Players of Canadian football from Alberta Canadian football offensive linemen Calgary Dinos football players Canadian football people from Calgary Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Calgary Stampeders players