Rodney McSwain (born January 28, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Clemson Tigers and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round of the 1984 NFL draft. He played seven seasons for the New England Patriots from 1984 to 1990. He also played two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the Detroit Drive, winning ArenaBowl VI in 1992.