J. R. Sweezy

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J. R. Sweezy
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Sweezy with the Seattle Seahawks in 2018
No. 64, 73, 63
Position: Guard
Personal information
Born: (1989-04-08) April 8, 1989 (age 35)
Mooresville, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school: Mooresville
College: NC State (2007–2011)
NFL draft: 2012  / round: 7 / pick: 225
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:117
Games started:104
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Justin Ross "J. R." Sweezy (born April 8, 1989) [1] is an American former professional football guard. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round, 225th overall, of the 2012 NFL draft. He played college football at NC State.

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Early life

Sweezy was born in Mooresville, North Carolina, to Bryan and Susan Sweezy. He is the older brother of sister Madison Sweezy. [2] Sweezy grew up a North Carolina State Wolfpack fan, as his grandfather had previously played fullback for North Carolina State. As a linebacker at Mooresville High School in Mooresville, his junior year he recorded 115 tackles, eight tackles-for-loss, and three sacks. His senior year he recorded 195 tackles, 14 tackles-for-loss, six sacks, and four forced fumbles in 12 games. [3] He also wrestled in high school, during which he won the 2007 North Carolina 3A 285-pound state championship.

College career

Sweezy played 35 games with 20 starts playing linebacker, defensive end, and defensive tackle at NC State, starting every game his junior and senior seasons. He recorded 86 tackles (65 solo), 22 tackles-for-loss, 11.0 sacks, 33 quarterback pressures, three passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He was voted team captain his senior season and was selected honorable mention All-ACC his junior year.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+3⁄4 in
(1.95 m)		298 lb
(135 kg)		34 in
(0.86 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		5.01 s1.73 s2.89 s4.41 s7.40 s36 in
(0.91 m)		9 ft 5 in
(2.87 m)		21 reps
All values from NFL Combine [4] [5]

Seattle Seahawks (first stint)

Coming out of NC State, Sweezy wasn't a highly sought after draft prospect at defensive tackle. Seattle Seahawks' offensive line coach Tom Cable set up a private workout with Sweezy and evaluated his footwork and physical strength. Cable, who had successfully converted defensive lineman to offensive lineman throughout his career, thought Sweezy had the tools and ability to successfully transition to an NFL offensive lineman. After agreeing to switch to the offensive line the Seahawks drafted him in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft, reuniting him with former NC State teammate, Russell Wilson. [6] [7] [8]

In his rookie season, Sweezy got the first start of his career in the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals replacing second year guard John Moffitt. He again started for the injured Moffitt in the last two games of the regular season against the San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Rams. During the 2012 campaign he had three starts and played in 13 games. For the 2013 season Sweezy started 13 regular season games and in the post season for a Seahawks team that went on to win the Super Bowl that year. In 2014 Sweezy had his first season where he started every regular season game at right guard. The Seahawks would go on to return to the Super Bowl losing to the New England Patriots. [9]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On March 9, 2016, Sweezy and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to a five-year deal worth $32.5 million. [10] He underwent back surgery after signing with the Buccaneers and was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list which made him unavailable for the first five games of the season. [11] He was placed on injured reserve for the 2016 season on November 12 without appearing in a game for the Buccaneers.

Sweezy started the first 14 games of the 2017 season at right guard, playing all every offensive snap before suffering an injury in Week 15. He was placed on injured reserve on December 20, 2017. [12]

On June 29, 2018, Sweezy was released by the Buccaneers, just two seasons into his five-year deal. [13]

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

On August 1, 2018, Sweezy was re-signed by the Seahawks. [14] He was a starter in all 15 games he played.

Arizona Cardinals

On March 15, 2019, Sweezy signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals. [15] He started all 16 games at right guard for the Cardinals in 2019.

In 2020, Sweezy started the first five games at right guard before being placed on injured reserve on October 17, 2020, with an elbow injury. [16] He was activated on November 14, 2020. [17]

New Orleans Saints

On August 2, 2021, Sweezy signed with the New Orleans Saints. [18] He was released on August 31, 2021. [19]

Retirement

On July 27, 2022, Sweezy signed a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of the Seahawks. [20]

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References

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  2. ↑ Mehrtens, Cliff. "Sweezy goes from Mooresville to Super Bowl". Lake Norman Publications. Retrieved September 28, 2018.
  3. ↑ "NC State Wolfpack Bio".[ permanent dead link ]
  4. ↑ "J.R. Sweezy, DS #37 DT, North Carolina State". NFLDraftscout.com. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Sweezy NFL Combine". NFL.com. Retrieved January 19, 2013.
  6. ↑ "NFL Draft 2012: Seahawks Select J.R. Sweezy In The 7th Round". SB Nation. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
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  11. ↑ Sander Philipse. "J.R. Sweezy set to miss five games with back surgery". BucsNation.com. Retrieved November 5, 2016.
  12. ↑ Smith, Scott (December 20, 2017). "Standout Rookies Among Five Bucs Headed to IR". Buccaneers.com. Archived from the original on December 23, 2017.
  13. ↑ "Buccaneers Release G J.R. Sweezy". Buccaneers.com. June 29, 2018.
  14. ↑ Boyle, John (August 1, 2018). "Seahawks Sign Guard J.R. Sweezy, Waive/Injured Guard Avery Young". Seahawks.com.
  15. ↑ Odegard, Kyle (March 15, 2019). "J.R. Sweezy Added To Cardinals' Offensive Line". AZCardinals.com.
  16. ↑ Urban, Darren (October 17, 2020). "Cardinals Place J.R. Sweezy, Rashard Lawrence On Injured Reserve". AZCardinals.com.
  17. ↑ "J.R. Sweezy Activated From IR As Leki Fotu Placed On IR". AZCardinals.com. November 14, 2020.
  18. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 2, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  19. ↑ "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2021.
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