10 Things You Didn't Know About Jack Swagger

10. Even Before College, He Was An Accomplished Athlete

When Jack Swagger was a heel, he loved to brag about his accomplishments in collegiate sports. However, even before graduating from high school, he had already proven himself quite the athlete.

Swagger started amateur wrestling at the age of 5, and continued to do it through high school. In 1999, USA Wrestling ranked him as the country's number five 215-pounder, and he soon realized his potential by capturing the Oklahoma state title in his division as a junior. Following that, he joined the Junior National USA team as a heavyweight.

Wrestling wasn't all Swagger did, though - he was also an accomplished football player. During his career playing for Perry High School, the future World Heavyweight Champion racked up some impressive numbers. As a junior, he recorded 45 tackles and six sacks in just three games before a broken ankle ended his season. The next year, he scored 75 tackles and 3 fumble recoveries en route to a 10-3 season.