Jim Sweeney was drafted No. 37 overall by the New York Jets in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. 228 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #37
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 228
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 6713th at Pittsburgh
The pick
How Jim Sweeney came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Pittsburgh
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
228 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value
- Games played
- 228
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 6713th among Pittsburgh picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5988% of career value
- Final season
- 199915 years after the draft
Around pick 37
Who came off the board on either side of Jim Sweeney.
Syracuse
Oklahoma
Maryland · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Miami
Pittsburgh in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other C picks from Pittsburgh
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jim Sweeney in the 1984 NFL Draft
Jim Sweeney is a Center out of Pittsburgh selected No. 37 overall by the New York Jets in the 1984 NFL Draft. 228 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Pittsburgh has produced 151 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jim Sweeney drafted?
Jim Sweeney was selected No. 37 overall by the New York Jets in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/jim-sweeney.
What college did Jim Sweeney play for?
Jim Sweeney played college football at Pittsburgh in the ACC. See every Pittsburgh draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/pittsburgh-panthers.
How did Jim Sweeney's NFL career turn out?
228 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 67 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/jim-sweeney.