Sean McHugh

Infobox NFLactive
name=Sean McHugh


currentteam=Pittsburgh Steelers
currentnumber=49
currentposition=Tight end
birthdate=birth date and age|1982|5|27
birthplace=Springfield, Massachusetts
heightft=6
heightin=5
weight=265
debutyear=2004
debutteam=Green Bay Packers
college=Penn State
draftyear=2004
draftround=7
draftpick=241
pastteams=
* Tennessee Titans (2004)*
* Green Bay Packers (2004)
* Detroit Lions (2005-2007)
* Pittsburgh Steelers (2008-present):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
status=Active
nfl=MCH653214

Sean McHugh (born May 27, 1982 in city-state|Springfield|Massachusetts) is an American football tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League.

Early years

McHugh played running back and linebacker at Chagrin Falls High School for the football team from 1996-1999, where he lettered all four years. McHugh rushed for 2,000 yards as a senior, and was named to the Prep Star All-American Dream Team. He also lettered in wrestling in his junior and senior year.

College career

McHugh was a four year letterman at Penn State from 2000-2003, starting at fullback his junior and senior seasons. During his career, McHugh ran 82 times for 322 yards and 6 touchdowns. He also made 44 catches for 297 yards and one touchdown.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

McHugh was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2004, in the seventh round (241st overall).

Green Bay Packers

He made his NFL debut for the Green Bay Packers at Carolina on September 13, 2004. In 2006, McHugh finished with three receptions for 25 yards, in six games with two starts.

Detroit Lions

McHugh first saw action as a fullback on October 22, 2006 in a game against the New York Jets, while both Cory Schlesinger and Shawn Bryson were injured. His first career reception came against the Falcons on November 5, 2006 for seven yards. In 2007, McHugh has started at either tight end or fullback in 9 out of 12 games Detroit has played, with McHugh being inactive, against Tampa Bay on October 21, 2007 with a hand injury. McHugh has made 11 catches, for 178 yards, including a career long 46 yard reception, on November 4 against Denver. Prior to the 2008 season, he was released by the Lions on September 1, 2008. [http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080901/SPORTS01/809010337]

Pittsburgh Steelers

McHugh signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 3, 2008. [http://news.steelers.com/article/95452/] He is expected to dress for the first time against the Browns in Week Two. [cite news |first= Gerry|last= Dulac|title= Tight end dives in|url= http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08256/911635-66.stm?cmpid=sports.xml|work= Steelers Notebook: Roethlisberger limited in practice, should play|publisher= Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|date= 2008-09-12|accessdate=2008-09-12]

References

External links

* [http://www.detroitlions.com/bio.cfm?bio_id=323&season=10 Detroit Lions bio]
* [http://www.packers.com/history/all_time_roster/player/mchugh_sean_2004/ Green Bay Packers bio]
* [http://news.steelers.com/team/player/95458/ Pittsburgh Steelers bio]