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Limas Sweed

Pittsburgh Steelers

1984/12/25 27

6-4 220

Navasota, TX

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the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2008 (2nd round)

Receiving Kickoff Returns Punt Returns
Year Team G Rec Yds Y/G AVG Lng TD KR YDS AVG Lng TD PR Yds Avg Lng TD
2009 Steelers 9 1 5 0 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Tall and well built but also has great body control and makes tough catches. Fast for his size and a fine route runner. Can out-jump most defenders. A hard worker.
Flaws
  • Injury-prone. Isn't a physical receiver and not very quick in his movements. Has trouble separating if he doesn't execute perfect cuts.
Career Potential
  • Potential No.2 wideout.
  • AwardsNFL - Super Bowl

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 17, 2011 Waived/injured by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
May 11, 2010 Achilles tendon, injured reserve.
December 21, 2009 Illness, reserve/non-football injury.
December 18, 2009 Illness, out.
September 18, 2009 Foot injury, out.
July 27, 2008 Signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a four-year contract.

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April 26, 2008 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2nd round (53rd overall) in 2008.

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