Cincinnati Bengals Bet On Upside With Shemar Stewart, Will It Pay Off? | NFL Draft Round 1 Reaction

Описание: Shemar Stewart, born November 12, 2003, in Miami, Florida, is an American football defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, selected 17th overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Raised in Miramar, Florida, Stewart’s athletic journey began at age 12, playing both offensive and defensive lineman positions at Ives Estates Park. His natural talent and extraordinary physical attributes became evident at Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens, where he emerged as a standout two-sport athlete in football and basketball. By his sophomore year, standing 6’6” and weighing 275 pounds, Stewart dominated Florida’s 4A competition, recording 48 tackles and 15 sacks, earning him recognition as a five-star recruit and the top edge rusher in the 2022 class, with rankings of No. 7 by ESPN, No. 9 by 247Sports, and No. 12 by USA Today.

Stewart committed to Texas A&M University in February 2022, joining the Aggies’ top-ranked recruiting class. As a true freshman, he appeared in all 12 games, starting six, and earned SEC All-Freshman Team honors. His sophomore year featured a notable pick-six against Mississippi State, showcasing his athletic versatility. By his junior year in 2024, Stewart started all 12 regular-season games, leading the team with seven quarterback hurries and earning All-SEC Third Team honors. Despite modest career sack totals (4.5 over three seasons), his 39 pressures in 2024, per Pro Football Focus, highlighted his disruptive presence.

At the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, Stewart’s freakish athleticism stole the spotlight. At 6’5” and 267 pounds, he ran a 4.59-second 40-yard dash, posted a 40-inch vertical, and a 10’11” broad jump—numbers compared to elite NFL pass rushers like Myles Garrett. His performance, coupled with a dominant Senior Bowl showing, solidified his status as a top prospect.
Now with the Bengals, Stewart’s explosive get-off, rare bend, and raw power make him a perfect fit for an aggressive 4-3 defensive scheme. While his pass-rush toolkit requires refinement, his ability to set the edge against the run and collapse pockets with his bull rush signals a high ceiling. Coaches and scouts praise his untapped potential, with many believing he could become a dominant three-down defender in the NFL.

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