Cowboys 2025 draft scouting report: DL Shemar Stewart

Here is our scouting report on Shemar Stewart from Texas A&M

We continue our 2025 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at defensive lineman, Shemar Stewart from Texas A&M.

Shemar Stewart

DE
Texas A&M Aggies
Junior
5-star recruit
6’6”
290 lbs

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History

Shemar Stewart was born November 12, 2003 and attended Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens, Florida. He was a highly-rated recruit, considered one of the top edge rushers in the 2022 recruiting class. He was ranked number nine by 247Sports and given a five-star rating. He was also noted for his physical attributes, including a huge wingspan, and his performance in high school football where he recorded significant sack numbers in his sophomore and senior years.

Stewart joined Texas A&M in 2022 and was immediately thrown in the deep end. He played in all 12 games, starting six, and was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team. He earned the defensive top newcomer award at Texas A&M’s team banquet. His stats that year included two sacks, 23 tackles, and a fumble recovery.

In 2023, he played in all 13 games, with a notable performance including a fumble returned for a touchdown against Mississippi State. Stewart was recognized as the Defensive Most Improved player at the team’s annual awards. He ended the season with 11 tackles, two sacks, and one fumble recovery with a touchdown.

In his junior year, Stewart started all 12 regular season games at defensive end, leading the team with seven quarterback hurries and ranking in the top-five with six tackles for loss. His performance earned him a spot on the All-SEC Third Team, and he was nominated for the Defensive Trenches Award.

2024 Statistics

521 Defensive Snaps Snaps
39 Total Pressures
2 Sacks
31 Total Tackles
6 TFL
2 Pass Breakups
1 Forced Fumble
1 TD
2 Penalties

NFL Combine/Pro Day

TBC

Awards

Third-team All-SEC (2024)

Scorecard

Overall- 86.0
Speed- 86
Acceleration- 91
Agility- 80
Strength- 85
Pass Rush- 80
Run Defense- 89
Tackling- 80
Discipline- 96

THE GOOD

• Stewart boasts impressive physical attributes for an NFL defensive end, standing at 6’5” and weighing around 281-290 pounds. His long arms (34¼” arm length) and wingspan (83½”) contribute to his effectiveness on the field.
• He moves well for his size, showing good explosiveness off the line and the agility to change direction.
• Stewart uses his strength effectively to extend blocks and set the edge, demonstrating good lower body power to anchor against run plays.
• He has a relentless motor, Stewart is a high-energy player who chases plays down from sideline to sideline, and does it from snap one till the final play of the game.
• He has the potential to play various roles along the defensive line, from a traditional end to possibly moving inside on certain downs, showing good versatility.
• An expert at stopping the run, with the ability to reset the line of scrimmage and clog up lanes.

THE BAD

• Stewart is seen as a project when it comes to pass rushing.
• His hand usage is poor, often missing opportunities to disengage from blockers effectively.
• His pass-rush moves are limited, relying heavily on his natural strength and athleticism rather than technique.
• He lacks the bend around the edge, which can affect his ability to corner effectively in pass rush situations
• Stewart has tendencies towards mental errors, missing landmarks and this is a huge area for development at the pro level.

THE FIT

Shemar Stewart is a raw, but immensely talented prospect with a massively high ceiling. His physical traits are elite, making him an attractive pick for teams looking to develop a pass rusher. His immediate contribution can be expected in run defense, where he’s already shown proficiency. However, to become a complete player, particularly as a pass rusher, he will need significant coaching to refine his technique and expand his pass-rush repertoire.

Various scouts project him as a late-first-round prospect, but some view him as low as an early third-round pick, depending on evaluations of his development potential versus current production. His grade varies, but a common evaluation places him as a high-level rotational player with the potential to become a starter if he can enhance his pass-rush skills. His Senior Bowl really impressed and if he flashes at the combine he could really solidify his place in the first round.

For the Dallas Cowboys, Stewart’s prowess in run defense, particularly his ability to control the line of scrimmage and his relentless motor, would be highly valued. He could help address the gaps left by departing players and bolster the defensive front. He would likely serve in a rotational role, giving starters a breather while still making an impact. His stamina and effort level mean he could be on the field for many snaps without a drop-off in performance. The issue for him in Dallas is his pass-rush skills, which needs refinement. He might not contribute significantly in this aspect right away, which could be a concern if the team is looking for immediate impact from draft picks.

COMPARISON

Travon Walker, Jacksonville Jaguars

BTB GRADE

30th

CONSENSUS RANKING

18th
(Consensus ranking based on the average ranking from 90 major scoring services)