Shemar Stewart is one of the most interesting prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. The former Texas A&M Aggie pass rusher only racked up 4.5 sacks in three seasons, but many NFL teams and scouts think that he could become a top-10 pick.
Our Shemar Stewart scouting report dives into the tape to see if his traits will translate, or if he’s more of an athletic specimen than NFL edge rusher. Read on to find out if that upside is real or if Stewart is being massively overhyped.
Shemar Stewart Scouting Report
Size: 6’5 1/8″, 281 pounds (verified at Senior Bowl)
Key Stat: 90th-percentile wingspan, 85th-percentile weight
Projected Role: Starting 4-3 defensive end/3-4 defensive end
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Strengths
- Prototypical 4-3 end size; Great frame and build
- Long arms (34 1/4″) give him an advantage at the point of attack
- Quick off the ball especially for his size; Great get off
- Possesses elite speed-to-power combination
- Elite play strength, can will his way against offensive lineman
- Can move and change direction well at 281 pounds
- Can play inside or outside given his size and play strength
Areas of Concern
- Lack of college production is a major concern
- Has late hands; Often gets beat to the point of attack by offensive lineman
- Doesn’t have a large arsenal of pass-rush moves
- Often times doesn’t have a pass rush plan
- Can get lazy in tackling technique, sometimes fails to finish sacks (18 missed tackles in college)
Ceiling: Starting 4-3 end who blossoms into elite pass-rusher
Floor: Rotational pass rusher
Comp: Rashan Gary
Shemar Stewart NFL Draft Outlook
Shemar Stewart’s lack of production in the box score is cause for concern, but when you watch the film most of those concerns go away. While he didn’t sack the quarterback a lot in college he got a lot of pressures, especially in his final season.
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Stewart’s size combined with his ability to use a speed-to-power rush should make him one of the most sought-after players in this draft class. The thing that sticks out most when watching Stewart is his raw athleticism and strength. While his stock is already high, I expect it to go through the roof following the NFL combine as he should test very well.
He’ll need to work on finishing plays, as he’s garnered a reputation for putting pressure on the quarterback without getting sacks. But, he’s constantly in position to make plays and there’s reason to believe his potential will translate into future production, making him a better pro than college player.
