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Limas Lee Sweed Jr. (born December 25, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. He was part of their Super Bowl XLIII championship team. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns. He was also a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Sweed attended Brenham High School in Brenham, Texas. He was a starting receiver on the Brenham Cubs and took them to the Texas AAAA State Championship, where they were defeated by Denton Ryan High School.[citation needed]
He lettered in basketball and track. In track, he finished 4th at the UIL State Meet in the 110 Hurdles his senior year.[citation needed]
Sweed was a redshirt freshman in the 2004 season. As a sophomore, Sweed recorded 36 receptions for 545 yards and 5 touchdowns. One of these touchdowns was a game winning catch from Vince Young against Ohio State to keep the Longhorns ranked second in the nation. In addition, Sweed recorded eight receptions for 65 yards in the BCS National Championship against USC.
Sweed's junior year would be his best season statistically. Receiving for new quarterback Colt McCoy, Sweed collected 46 receptions for 801 yards and 12 touchdowns. By catching a touchdown pass in seven straight games, Sweed broke former Longhorn Roy Williams' record for consecutive games with a touchdown reception.
In the summer prior to the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season, Sweed injured his wrist but was cleared to play in the season opener for the 2007 Texas Longhorns football team.[citation needed] In the sixth game of the season, the 2007 Red River Shootout, he left the game early because he re-injured his left wrist. He underwent surgery to tighten the ligaments in the wrist, ending his season. He returned to play in the Senior Bowl, and was fully healthy for the NFL Scouting Combine.
Originally projected to be the first or second receiver taken in the draft, Sweed's stock fell sharply due to his injury. He was selected 53rd overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and was the ninth receiver selected. On July 27, 2008, Sweed agreed to a four-year contract with the Steelers worth $3.3 million.
During training camp, Sweed discovered that he had astigmatism in both eyes and would have to wear contacts. In the 2008 preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sweed led the Steelers with 3 receptions for 23 yards. His regular season debut came in week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals, due to an injury suffered by Dallas Baker. He caught one pass for 11 yards. He would go on to win a Super Bowl with the Steelers that season.
Limas Sweed
Limas Lee Sweed Jr. (born December 25, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. He was part of their Super Bowl XLIII championship team. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns. He was also a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Sweed attended Brenham High School in Brenham, Texas. He was a starting receiver on the Brenham Cubs and took them to the Texas AAAA State Championship, where they were defeated by Denton Ryan High School.[citation needed]
He lettered in basketball and track. In track, he finished 4th at the UIL State Meet in the 110 Hurdles his senior year.[citation needed]
Sweed was a redshirt freshman in the 2004 season. As a sophomore, Sweed recorded 36 receptions for 545 yards and 5 touchdowns. One of these touchdowns was a game winning catch from Vince Young against Ohio State to keep the Longhorns ranked second in the nation. In addition, Sweed recorded eight receptions for 65 yards in the BCS National Championship against USC.
Sweed's junior year would be his best season statistically. Receiving for new quarterback Colt McCoy, Sweed collected 46 receptions for 801 yards and 12 touchdowns. By catching a touchdown pass in seven straight games, Sweed broke former Longhorn Roy Williams' record for consecutive games with a touchdown reception.
In the summer prior to the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season, Sweed injured his wrist but was cleared to play in the season opener for the 2007 Texas Longhorns football team.[citation needed] In the sixth game of the season, the 2007 Red River Shootout, he left the game early because he re-injured his left wrist. He underwent surgery to tighten the ligaments in the wrist, ending his season. He returned to play in the Senior Bowl, and was fully healthy for the NFL Scouting Combine.
Originally projected to be the first or second receiver taken in the draft, Sweed's stock fell sharply due to his injury. He was selected 53rd overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and was the ninth receiver selected. On July 27, 2008, Sweed agreed to a four-year contract with the Steelers worth $3.3 million.
During training camp, Sweed discovered that he had astigmatism in both eyes and would have to wear contacts. In the 2008 preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sweed led the Steelers with 3 receptions for 23 yards. His regular season debut came in week 7 against the Cincinnati Bengals, due to an injury suffered by Dallas Baker. He caught one pass for 11 yards. He would go on to win a Super Bowl with the Steelers that season.
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