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It seems like every class has a supremely talented and athletic EDGE defender whose measurables overshadow their on-field production. Stewart (6’5/247) only recorded two sacks in each of his final two seasons, while posting a disappointing 44.7 tackle grade and a dismal 26.9 percent career missed tackle rate according to PFF. However, Stewart’s 88.2 run defense grade and 39 pressures indicate he was creating havoc in the backfield despite the modest sack numbers, having earned a positive grade on 24 percent of his rushing snaps. His draft stock shot up with a dominant Senior Bowl showing followed by a perfect 10.0 Relative Athletic Score he posted at the Combine. It’s easy to see why Stewart is a tantalizing prospect, as his physical profile and speed/power combo are legitimately rare. However his pass rush toolkit is unrefined and consists of mostly a well-timed bull rush where he simply overpowers his opponent. Stewart’s raw athletic traits will hopefully help him get by until he polishes up his move set and becomes a fully-formed EDGE.
about 2 months ago
April 25, 2025 2:00 AM
