Josaiah Stewart DE/EDGE Michigan | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Josaiah Stewart DE/EDGE Michigan
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (79%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: EDGE RUSHER | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds (79%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 65.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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79% |
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| Tackling: |
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73% |
| Pass Rush: |
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77% |
| Run Defense: |
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77% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#241
Position rank:
#44
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| College Games: 39 College Snaps: 1359 | ||
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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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Khalid Duke - Kansas State |
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73% |
| Mika Tafua - Utah |
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71% |
| Brock Martin - Oklahoma State |
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71% |
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.
After season's end Stewart transferred to Michigan where as a junior for the Wolverines in 2023 Stewart played in 13 games and played 286 snaps for the Wolverines. He recorded 14 tackles, 14 assists while making 15 stops. As a pass rusher, he produced 25 total pressures, which included 15 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and 4 sacks on 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
242.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
44.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.