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Limas Sweed

WR

Drafted 53rd overall in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft, Limas Sweed arrived from Texas. He last played in 2011 with PIT, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. Few match his size, which grades in the 92nd percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 7 catches for 69 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 220#

College

Texas

Draft

Rd 2, 53rd overall (2008)

Seasons

2008–2011

2009 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
36.8

17th percentile among WRs · limited sample

4 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14-0.97
Hands×0.1-0.74
Volume×0.12-1.01
Total EPA×0.22-0.62
EPA/target×0.3-0.53
Yards/target×0.12-0.63

2009 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed43▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst39▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size92▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands21▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat19▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability45▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share16▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share13▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency27▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume21▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009PIT36.8415
2008PIT42.15664

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Limas Sweed has played in 9 regular-season games, all with PIT.

As a receiver he has caught 7 passes for 69 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2008 with PIT: 64 yards and 0 touchdowns in 5 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2009 splits

regular season

2009 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 3CIN1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD37.6
Week 5DET—38.6
Week 9DEN—39.6
Week 13LV—41.2

Limas Sweed — common questions

What position does Limas Sweed play?
Limas Sweed is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Limas Sweed played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Limas Sweed has played for PIT (2008–2009).
Where did Limas Sweed go to college?
Limas Sweed played college football at Texas.
When was Limas Sweed drafted?
Limas Sweed was selected in round 2, 53rd overall, of the 2008 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Limas Sweed scored?
Limas Sweed has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Limas Sweed's ScoutIndex Rating?
Limas Sweed rated 36.8 for 2009, the 17th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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