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Duquesne University Athletics

2023 Football Roster

35 Jason Sweeney

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Ht./Wt. 6-2 / 200
  • Class Graduate Student
  • Hometown Pittsburgh, Pa.
  • High School Upper St. Clair

Biography

NEC Commissioner's Honor Roll (2022, 2023)
NEC Academic Honor Roll (2019, 2020-21, 2022)

2023 Season
  • Played in all 12 games
  • Made five tackles (three solos)
  • Had two assisted tackles at Delaware
  • Recorded a quarterback hurry in season-opening win vs. Edinboro
2022 Season
  • Played in 10 games
  • Recorded four tackles (one solo) and broke up a pass
2021 Season
  • Appeared in six games for the Dukes
  • Made his collegiate-debut in the season-opener at TCU
  • Recorded a tackle and a pass break up versus Va.-Lynchburg
Before Duquesne
  • Played for head coach Jim Render at Upper St. Clair
  • Helped Panthers to 8-3 record as a senior with a 5-2 mark in WPIAL Class 5A Allegheny Eight play
  • Threw for 1,553 yards with 14 passing touchdowns and three rushing scores...also tallied a pair of interceptions as a starting cornerback for USC
  • Was 14-of-20 for 283 yards and four touchdowns in 34-33 win over South Fayette in season opener
Personal
  • Son of Julie and Michael Sweeney
  • Brother (Mike) plays hockey at Potsdam University
  • Born June 17, 2001 in Pittsburgh

Statistics

Season:
2023

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 6

    2019Freshman

    Quarterback
    6'1" 180 lbs
    6
  • 4

    2020-21Freshman

    Defensive Back
    6'1" 180 lbs
    4
  • 35

    2021Freshman

    Defensive Back
    6'2" 200 lbs
    35
  • 35

    2022Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    6'2" 200 lbs
    35
  • 35

    2023Graduate Student

    Defensive Back
    6'2" 200 lbs
    35

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