Stewart is smaller for full-time edge work in the NFL, listed at 6-foot-1 and 242 pounds. However, he packs a punch at contact with good leverage despite those deficiencies. He is explosive and consistently launches off the front foot to give himself the best chance to beat blockers to the outside. His hands are fast, but they can be purposeless at times. Right now, he primarily wins due to a great first step with good leverage and high effort. He doesn’t have a lot of pass-rush moves. On the line of scrimmage, he can get handled one-on-one in the run game, but then there are other reps where he’ll give you a surprising win versus a player much bigger than him. He is strong as a tackler, though his tackle radius is smaller. He honestly feels like a player who might be more of an off-ball linebacker than an edge rusher when it comes to an NFL projection.
Review
Shades Of
Uchenna Nwosu
Pros
- Not afraid to be physical despite smaller stature
- All-around explosive athlete
- Can attack both shoulders when aligned wide
- Better than expected run defender via leverage and effort
Cons
- Looks like his frame is maxed out at a lighter weight
- Lack of stride length impact pursuit
- Can be handled, strength-wise, one on one against TEs
- Still working on hand precision with rush moves
- Needs more nuance/timing with his inside cross
- Best position might be as an off-ball LB
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