Shemar Stewart NFL Draft 2025: Scouting Report for Texas A&M DL

HEIGHT: 6'5"

WEIGHT: 281

HAND: 9⅛"

ARM: 34¼"

WINGSPAN: 83½"

POSITIVES

— Great size, length and frame for an NFL defensive end, combined with impressive movement skills for his size.

— Good strength at the point of attack with long arms to get extension and set the edge against offensive tackles.

— Sinks his hips well and has the lower body strength to avoid getting washed inside by down blocks.

— As a pass-rusher, he can put offensive tackles on skates when turning speed to power.

— Has the change of direction skills to test offensive linemen's ability to redirect when using stick moves.

NEGATIVES

— Minimal pass-rush production throughout his college career (4.5 sacks in three years).

— Use of hands as a pass-rusher is poor. He's often late and inaccurate with his hands/chops when working finesse moves, which allows offensive linemen to make the first significant contact.

— Has some stiffness in his lower half, negatively impacting his ability to bend and corner at the top of the rush.

— Occasionally, he will get caught, leaving his gap early as a run-defender.

NOTES

— Born Nov. 28, 2003

— A 5-star recruit in the 2022 class, per 247Sports

— No major injuries

— 2022: SEC All-Freshman Team

— 2024: All-SEC Third Team

OVERALL

Shemar Stewart has many traits that should help him transition to the NFL and grow as a pro. He certainly looks the part, with impressive size, a good frame and long arms. He's also a good athlete and moves pretty well for his size.

Stewart accelerates off the ball well and is strong at the point of attack which, paired with his arm length, allows him to get extension on blocks and set the edge.

His block recognition also stands out as he's consistently in an optimal position to take on offensive linemen. Also, he stays tight to the line of scrimmage when unblocked and has the speed to make tackles from the backside of zone runs.

However, the former Aggie is a project as a pass-rusher. His movement skills are worth working with, but his pass-rush arsenal is currently limited due to poor hand use. Also, he has sub-par bend due to some tightness in his lower body, making it difficult for him to corner at the top of the rush and take efficient paths to the quarterback.

Stewart is pretty good at turning speed to power right now but relies on winning with pure strength and athleticism as a pass-rusher. So, to maximize his potential at the next level, he'll need to work with a good defensive line coach. However, his traits are certainly impressive and something to work with.

Stewart can contribute immediately as a two-down defender and could grow into a complete player. However, as his underwhelming sack production suggests, he will take some time to develop as a pass-rusher.

Schematically, teams could differ on the Texas A&M product's best position as he falls into the fringe EDGE/DL category. Some clubs could want to play him as an even front defensive end, while others see him as more of an interior player.

GRADE: 7.4 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter — 3rd Round)

OVERALL RANK: 63

POSITION RANK: EDGE9

PRO COMPARISON: John Franklin-Myers

Written by B/R NFL Scout Matt Holder

Prospect workout numbers, measurables (40-yard dash, hand size, etc.) and 2024 statistics will be added at a later date.