J.R. Sweezy was drafted No. 225 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft out of NC State. 117 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
2012 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 18 · #225 overall
J.R. Sweezy NC State Draft
J.R. Sweezy was drafted No. 225 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft out of NC State. 117 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #225
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2012
- NFL games
- 117
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 4711th at NC State
The pick
How J.R. Sweezy came off the board in 2012.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- College
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NC State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 298 lbs
- Hometown
- Mooresville, NC
- Pre-draft board
- 30.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
117 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Games played
- 117
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 4711th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3268% of career value
- Final season
- 20208 years after the draft
Around pick 225
Who came off the board on either side of J.R. Sweezy.
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Michigan
Nevada
NC State in the 2012 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
J.R. Sweezy in the 2012 NFL Draft
J.R. Sweezy is a Defensive tackle out of NC State selected No. 225 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft. 117 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 J.R. Sweezy drafted?
J.R. Sweezy was selected No. 225 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2012 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/j-r-sweezy.
What college did J.R. Sweezy play for?
J.R. Sweezy played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did J.R. Sweezy's NFL career turn out?
117 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2012/j-r-sweezy.