Jim Sweeney - #53 - C-G - Pittsburgh - Profile

Jim Sweeney

Jim Sweeney

#53
C-G
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 297 lbs
Age: 46
Years With Jets: 1984-94
College: Pittsburgh

Veteran leader who has played every position on the offensive line ... is credited with being a major reason for the Jets' success in the running game ... calls the signals for the offensive line ... started all 16 games at C in 1991 ... moved to LG in weeks 12-13 to fill in for the injured Mike Haight ... graded out high in 1990 ... was the highest graded lineman in 1989 when he started 16 games at C ... made the switch to C in 1988 after playing LT in 1986-87 and LG in 1985 ... has started 110 consecutive games (not including replacement games in '87) since 1984 ... dedicated weightlifter ... 2-year starter at Pittsburgh where he was an All-America C ... majored in criminology ... single.

From 1992 Jets yearbook.