The Rise of Limas Sweed: A Texas Longhorns Football Star
The Rise of Limas Sweed: A Texas Longhorns Football Star
By Jason Bolton February 06, 2024 06:24 GMT+4 min read
Limas Lee Sweed Jr., was born on December 25, 1984 and played his College football as an American Football Wide Receiver at the University of Texas. Key the achievements and contributions to the Texas Longhorns Football team he made along his way to stardom.
College Career at Texas
Sweed played college football in the state of Texas, where he starred. He flashed his potential as a redshirt freshman in 2004, hauling in 36 receptions for 545 yards and five touchdowns. He'd later make a famous game-winning catch from Vince Young against Ohio State that vaulted the Longhorns into position for where Texas would finish in most national rankings. His best game was against USC in the BCS National Championship, when he caught eight passes for 65 yards.
Sweed had the best statistical season of his career in 2006 as a junior—starting all 13 games and recording eight starts at both right (six) and left flanker, including totals of 46 catches for 801 yards, with 12 touchdown receptions. He had a stretch of 8 consecutive games with a receiving touchdown; the previous record was seven by former Texas wideout Roy Williams for most games in a row scoring TDs.
NFL Draft and Career
A strong college football career earned Sweed a selection by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 53rd overall pick in the second round of Barkley's draft year, which turned out to be 2008. That move kicked off Gates' trek into professional football as he signed a four-year deal with the Steelers. Sweed encountered injury and surgery problems during his career despite early success.
Career Challenges And Transitions
Sweed enjoyed success and failure during his professional career. His career was peppered with injuries, including a broken wrist in college and a left Achilles tendon injury during his time in Pittsburgh. He faced so many challenges and kept on resurrecting himself.
Proving his versatility in the field, Sweed eventually won a Super Bowl title with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also shared his talent with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Ottawa Redblacks before he transferred to the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Legacy and Impact
Lima Sweed's legacy stretches beyond his career in the field to becoming an inspiration to young athletes. He's an icon, a legend that showed there are no shortcuts to making it big. His contribution to the sport both in the collegiate and professional level contributed to how honored and loved he is today.
The football history of Limas Sweed, from his college years at Texas on through his pro career in the NFL as well as CFL. Most of all, his influence in the football world as well as an on-field player and is cemented by a great athlete.
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