Dylan Stewart

EDGE·South Carolina#6 overall
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Scouting Report

Dylan Stewart enters his sophomore year as one of the most coveted edge prospects in the 2027 class, a Washington, DC native who has emerged at South Carolina as a true blue-chip pass rusher with a rare combination of length, bend and burst. Listed at 6-5, 245 pounds, Stewart plays with the height and frame of a prototypical NFL strong-side defender, yet flashes the corner-flattening agility teams covet on third down. NFLDraftBuzz rates him at 86.1/100 with a position rank of 8 at LB/EDGE, and the site's scouting service composite places him at an average overall rank of 28.5 with a 2.0 position rank, signaling clear national consensus that he projects as a first-round talent. As a freshman he posted 4.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles, 33 total tackles and 19 solo stops, production that stood out given the SEC competition and limited snap counts that typically come with a true freshman rotation role. Stewart's tape shows a long-strider with promising hand technique and the kind of natural pad level you can only coach so much given his height. The biggest jumps for 2026 will come in finishing power rushes, expanding his counter package and proving he can hold up against SEC tackles in the run game. If the trajectory holds, Stewart has the trait base to chase top-15 status before the 2027 cycle.

Strengths

  • Prototypical 6-5, 245 EDGE frame with length to set a hard edge against SEC tackles
  • First-step explosion off the snap that translated to 4.5 sacks as a true freshman
  • Knack for the strip, 3 forced fumbles shows finishing instincts at the point of attack
  • Three-down versatility with LB/EDGE tag, can drop into space or rush from a two-point stance
  • Production efficiency relative to snap count was elite among 2027 freshmen edges
  • NFLDraftBuzz composite rates him a top-30 overall prospect already with a 2.0 position rank
  • Plays with natural bend for a player his height, flashing ability to dip and corner
  • Recruiting pedigree and DC-area development pipeline back up the trait projection

Weaknesses

  • Sophomore-eligible with only one year of college tape, so the projection still carries freshman-year variance
  • Listed weight at 245 is light for SEC run downs and he'll need to add functional mass
  • Counter-rush package is still developing, wins on this tape are mostly first-move
  • Hand usage flashes but is inconsistent shedding NFL-caliber tackles
  • Anchor against double teams remains a question mark given current frame

NFL Comparison

Trevon Walker-style length and first-step burst from a tweener LB/EDGE frame; flashes of Will Anderson Jr.'s bend-around-the-corner finish on speed rushes; long-term ceiling in the Travon Walker / Jermaine Johnson II range if the mass and counter package develop

College Stats

2025 (Fr): 4.5 sacks, 3 FF, 33 total tackles, 19 solo tackles

Measurables

Height
6-5
Weight
245

Awards & Honors

NFLDraftBuzz 86.1/100 prospect grade; Position Rank 8 (LB/EDGE) on NFLDraftBuzz 2027 board; All Scouts Average Overall Rank 28.5, Position Rank 2.0; Five-star recruit out of Washington, DC