Josaiah Stewart LB/EDGE Michigan | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Josaiah Stewart LB/EDGE Michigan
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Last Updated: 05/10/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
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| Last Updated: 05/10/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (53%*) | |
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 82.9 / 100 | |
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| Tackling: |
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70% |
| Pass Rush: |
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93% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
| Coverage: |
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59% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#128
Position rank:
#13
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| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1046 | ||
ESPN RATING: 76/100
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247 RATING: 88/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Josaiah Stewart from Everett High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Stewart joined Coastal Carolina.In 2021 as a freshman Stewart saw action in 13 games and played a total of 505 snaps for the Chanticleers. He recorded 16 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 26 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 41 total pressures, which included 22 QB hurries, 4 QB hits, and an outstanding an outstanding 15 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore for the Chanticleers in 2022 Stewart played in 12 games and took part in 541 snaps for the Chanticleers. He recorded 22 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 19 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 40 total pressures, and 31 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 3 sacks during the year.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Has the combination of size and athleticism worthy of development.
- Stewart has the kind of turn-and-run fluidity to be used in man coverage as well, able to run with tight ends and running backs.
- He shows excellent awareness in coverage when dropping into zone.
- He takes proper angles and shows impressive closing speed. He’s also outstanding in space and is one of the best coverage guys in this class.
- Stewart plays bigger than his listed size, with the functional strength and motor to take on and hold ground against much bigger blockers.
- Quick to read run, showing good agility and speed to get past blockers and finish. Experienced in coverage and gets a strong jam on outside receivers.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- As a pass rusher, Stewart needs the scheme to create deception and confusion to give him a free run.
- He’s more of a grab-and-drag tackler who could stand to be more violent as a hitter.
- Stewart doesn’t have much room on his frame to add weight, and he lacks the upper-body strength to be a stack-and-shed linebacker.
How other scouting services rate Josaiah Stewart (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
119.3
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
14.0