Shemar Stewart DE/EDGE Texas A&M | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Shemar Stewart DE/EDGE Texas A&M
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 02/08/2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (69%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.3 DOB: 11/12/2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 02/08/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.75 seconds (69%*) | |
| Age: 21.3 DOB: 11/12/2003 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 87.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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78% |
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| Tackling: |
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51% |
| Pass Rush: |
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73% |
| Run Defense: |
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90% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
1st - Mid
Overall Rank:
#20
Position rank:
#4
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| College Games: 37 College Snaps: 1255 | ||
ESPN RATING: 92/100
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247 RATING: 99/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Patrick Jones II - Pittsburgh |
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69% |
| Adisa Isaac - Penn State |
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67% |
| Cameron Thomas - San Diego State |
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67% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Born into the football hotbed of South Florida, Shemar Stewart emerged as a defensive force at Monsignor Pace High School, where his rare combination of size and explosiveness had college scouts drooling. The former five-star recruit and Under Armour All-American dominated the Florida 4A circuit as a sophomore with 48 tackles and 15 sacks, showcasing the raw tools that would make him one of the most coveted prospects in the 2022 class.After fielding offers from virtually every powerhouse program in the country, Stewart took his talents to College Station, making an immediate impact as a true freshman with appearances in all 12 games and six starts. His sophomore campaign saw increased production including a pick-six against Mississippi State, but it was his junior year where Stewart truly began tapping into his potential, leading the Aggies with seven QB hurries while racking up 5.5 tackles for loss en route to All-SEC Third Team honors.
The 6'5", 290-pound defensive weapon proved remarkably durable throughout his collegiate career, appearing in 37 games across three seasons. While his raw stats (4.5 career sacks) may not jump off the page, Stewart's continued development and flashes of dominance, particularly against the run where he consistently stacked and shed blockers with authority, hint at a player whose best football lies ahead in the pro ranks.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Rare blend of size and movement skills at 290 pounds - shows shocking lateral agility when working stunts and impressive closing burst to the quarterback
- Devastating power at the point of attack when he plays with proper leverage, regularly walking back offensive tackles with a vicious bull rush
- Versatile defensive weapon who can wreak havoc from multiple alignments - effective both as an edge setter and interior penetrator
- Converts speed to power with impressive force, showing the ability to compress the pocket and collapse passing lanes with pure strength
- Displays rare bend and flexibility for a man his size when cornering the edge - can drop his shoulder and flatten to the quarterback
- Quick processor who adapts his approach mid-game, showing the mental capacity to build off prior reps and counter offensive line adjustments
- Brings juice as a pursuit defender with outstanding effort and closing speed - runs like his hair's on fire chasing plays from the backside
- Explosive first step off the ball creates immediate problems in the run game, consistently resetting the line of scrimmage with violent hand strikes and raw power
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Raw pass rush plan needs significant refinement - relies too heavily on pure athleticism rather than developing consistent counter moves
- Hand usage remains a work in progress, often being late to engage which allows blockers to get into his frame and control the point of attack
- Must improve ability to convert pressures into sacks - tends to get wild at the top of his rush leading to missed opportunities
- Can get overaggressive playing the run, occasionally losing gap discipline when trying to make splash plays in the backfield
- Production doesn't match the elite physical traits, managing just 4.5 sacks over three seasons despite significant playing time
Scouting Report: Summary
The film shows a defensive force tailor-made for an aggressive 4-3 system where he can pin his ears back and attack upfield. Stewart's explosive get-off and natural power translate perfectly to a wide-9 alignment, allowing him to set a devastating edge while maintaining the flexibility to reduce inside on passing downs. His ability to stack and shed while maintaining gap integrity will make him a day one starter against the run.The pass rush toolkit needs expansion, but the raw materials are there in spades. When Stewart converts his speed to power, he destroys offensive tackles' anchor and collapses the pocket with frightening consistency. That foundation, combined with his rare bend at 290 pounds, suggests a ceiling as a dominant three-down defender once his hand usage catches up to his physical gifts. His rapid in-game adjustments and willingness to counter offensive line techniques hint at untapped potential as a rusher.
Looking at the tape, Stewart reminds me of a young (slightly smaller) Calais Campbell - a physical freak who needed technical refinement but possessed the rare traits to dominate once the lightbulb came on. The flashes of brilliance are too frequent to ignore, particularly when he strings together his power moves with his natural bend. Give him two years of NFL coaching, and Stewart has legitimate All-Pro potential as a moveable chess piece along the defensive front.
Shemar Stewart percentiles vs other Defensive Ends (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Shemar Stewart (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
25.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
6.0
*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.