Limas Sweed SELECTED BY: Pittsburgh Steelers Round 2(22)

SI Grade 3.96 GRADING SYSTEM

BIOGRAPHY: Four-year starter and previous All-Conference selection who totaled 19/306/3 in six games as a senior. Hurt his wrist in early October, which ended his season. Junior-year totals included a career-high 46/801/12.

POSITIVES: King-sized pass-catcher who can be a game-controlling wideout. Works routes and displays good focus and eye/hand coordination. Adjusts to the errant throw, extends, and snatches the ball from the air. Makes the difficult catch in a crowd with defenders draped on him. Gets vertical and out-jumps opponents to make the reception. Exposes himself to the big hit. Takes a pounding, yet holds onto the ball.

NEGATIVES: Lacks overall quickness and speed to his game. Not stretching the field and ineffective as a downfield pass-catcher.

ANALYSIS: Sweed has the physical dimensions and skills to be a productive possession wideout in the NFL.