Dolphins' top 2025 draft prospects: Texas A&M DL Shemar Stewart
Shemar Stewart is a Miami native who is loaded with potential and has a strong chance at being the most physically impressive prospect on the board when the Dolphins are on the clock at No. 13 overall.
The former Texas A&M Aggies defensive lineman has an outstanding first step and a powerful bull rush.
Stewart earned Third Team All-SEC honors in 2024 and finished his collegiate career with 65 total tackles including 12 for loss with 4.5 sacks and four passes defended. He also returned a fumble for a score in 2023.
Position: Edge/Defensive lineman
Projected round: 1st round
Height: 6'6
Weight: 290
Fit for Miami
The Dolphins drafted edge rusher Chop Robinson in the first round last year, but still have a lot of unknowns on the other side. Veteran linebacker Bradley Chubb was out all of last season due to a 2023 knee injury. It's also unclear if Emmanuel Ogbah, who is set to hit free agency in March, will return to the Dolphins in 2025.
Miami will get Jaelan Phillips back after he suffered a season-ending injury for a second straight year, but depth is needed on the edge. Stewart's flexibility for work along the defensive line could make him helpful in multiple facets.
Stewart can play the edge or be a factor on the interior of the line. At 6'6 with a long wing span, his explosiveness and bull rushing can make him a moveable piece within the front of Anthony Weaver's defense.
Bottom line
Stewart's athleticism and potential make him enticing, but his production raises concerns. The Aggies lineman recorded exactly 1.5 sacks in each of his three seasons in the college ranks.
While he showed great things at the 2025 Senior Bowl, taking Stewart at No. 13 overall would probably be a bit of a reach. A trade back in the first round could make Stewart a more palatable candidate for the Dolphins.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
New York Post
32 minutes ago
- New York Post
Jalen Ramsey skipping start of Dolphins minicamp with trade talks simmering
Jalen Ramsey will not be at the Dolphins' minicamp when it opens this week as the two sides continue to search for a trade for the cornerback. The player and team mutually agreed to part ways back in April, but so far, a trade hasn't materialized and it has led to Ramsey opting not to attend mandatory minicamp this week, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported on Sunday. Jalen Ramsey walks onto the field prior to a game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 29, 2024 in Cleveland, The NFL insider also indicated that Ramsey would remain away from the team until the situation is resolved. A former All-Pro defender and seven-time Pro Bowler, Ramsey has spent his last two seasons with the Dolphins and appeared in all 17 games last season in South Florida. It would appear that both sides are ready to move on from each other as the organization begins to prepare for the 2025 season. Advertisement Asked about it last week, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel told reporters he wasn't paying much mind to it. 'I don't really check in on a day-to-day [basis]. Zero has changed from my end. I let [general manager] Chris [Grier] work, and I'm diligently coaching,' he said. Jalen Ramsey warms up prior to a game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on December 29, 2024 in Cleveland, of this comes a season removed from the Dolphins signing Ramsey to a three-year, $72.3 million extension and making him the highest-paid corner in the NFL. Advertisement In order to swing any sort of deal, a team would have to be willing to take on the massive contract that includes a $16.6 million cap hit for the upcoming season. Ramsey did see a dip in his play last season when he missed the Pro Bowl for the first time since 2016. He had 60 tackles, a sack, two interceptions and 11 passes defended. Advertisement Ramsey had been taken fifth overall in the 2016 NFL Draft by the Jaguars and played there until he was traded to the Rams in the middle of the 2019 season. He played in Los Angeles until he was traded to Miami in the 2023 offseason.
USA Today
3 hours ago
- USA Today
Texas extends offer to elite four-star 2027 DL DeMarco Jenkins
Texas extends offer to elite four-star 2027 DL DeMarco Jenkins Texas landed a commitment from four-star defensive tackle Dylan Berymon late Saturday night, their first at the position in the 2026 class. The Longhorns were doing work on the 2027 cycle this weekend as well. They extended an offer to four-star defensive lineman DeMarco Jenkins he announced via his social media after his visit. Jenkins now has 19 total offers. Texas A&M, Texas Tech, TCU, Baylor, and Houston have all offered and tried to keep him in the Lone Star State. Oklahoma and Nebraska are two of his other big offers. 247Sports composite rankings have Jenkins listed as the No. 272 overall recruit in the country, the No. 30 defensive lineman, and the No. 40 prospect in Texas. Jenkins had a pretty productive sophomore campaign for Pearland High School. He produced 27 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and three sacks. The next step for the Longhorns will be to get Jenkins on campus for an official visit. Contact/Follow us @LonghornsWire on X (Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida State news, notes and opinions. You can also follow Matthew on X @StarConscience
USA Today
5 hours ago
- USA Today
How the House Settlement will reshape Texas A&M athletics
How the House Settlement will reshape Texas A&M athletics It's time for the universities and colleges to back up the Brinks trucks as they get ready to deal with all the financial obligations as a result of the House settlement approval on Friday evening. After years of lawsuits and the rise of NIL in college athletics, regulation is finally being introduced. However, the legal battles are far from over, and precedent-setting cases will likely continue for years. For now, we can examine how this approval, alongside the Texas bill, will shape Texas A&M athletics, particularly with universities now permitted to directly pay athletes. Financial Impact The most significant factor is money. The landmark case, approved by Judge Claudia Wilken, allocates $2.5–$3 billion to former players from 2016–2024 who were unable to benefit from NIL. Additionally, a revenue-sharing model essentially establishes a salary cap, beginning at approximately $20 million for the upcoming season and increasing annually over the next decade. Scholarship & Roster Changes Another major shift is the removal of scholarship limits, replaced by roster restrictions. Texas A&M head football coach Mike Elko has repeatedly highlighted the challenges this presents when shaping a team while awaiting regulatory clarity. These uncertainties complicate roster management as teams prepare for rapid policy implementation. Title IX Implications An unresolved concern is how funding will be allocated across various sports, particularly women's athletics. Even though money is earmarked for women's sports, the exact distribution under the settlement remains unclear. Following their strong season, fans are calling for increased funding for Texas A&M's softball team, led by Coach Trisha Ford. With the sport's popularity on the rise, financial investments may shift in the coming years. Texas A&M's Position Athletic Director Trev Alberts has faced criticism for his early fiscal conservatism, yet he has positioned Texas A&M ahead of the curve. At the annual SEC meetings, Alberts reinforced the university's commitment to expanding scholarships. Current & Future Scholarship Allocations: Overall: 255 → 400+ 255 → 400+ Football: 85 → 105 85 → 105 Men's Basketball: 13 → 15 13 → 15 Women's Basketball: 15 → 15 15 → 15 Baseball: 11.7 → 34 11.7 → 34 Softball: 12 → 25 12 → 25 Men's Track & Field: 12.6 → 45 12.6 → 45 Women's Track & Field: 18 → 45 While changes will impact each university differently, Texas A&M is well-positioned to provide a strong student-athlete experience without cutting sports. However, the future remains uncertain as college athletics enters a new era of free agency, where players may seek better opportunities elsewhere if an opportunity to secure their future financially presents itself. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
