Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
Dylan Stewart, EDGE, South Carolina
1. General Information
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Name |
Dylan Stewart |
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Position |
Edge Rusher (EDGE) |
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Number |
6 |
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Class |
Junior |
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School |
South Carolina |
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Height / Weight |
6’5″ / 245 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Washington, D.C. / Friendship Collegiate Academy |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Performance & Pass Rush Production
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Season |
Team |
G |
Tackles |
TFL |
Sacks |
FF |
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2024 |
S. Carolina |
13 |
17 |
8.5 |
6.5 |
3 |
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2025 |
S. Carolina |
11 |
33 |
12.0 |
4.5 |
2 |
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Total |
24 |
50 |
20.5 |
11.0 |
5 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on verification of historic twitch traits and linear explosion.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.52 – 4.62s
- Vertical Jump: 36.0″ – 38.0″
- Broad Jump: 10’4″ – 10’8″
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.22 – 4.34s
- 3-Cone Drill: 6.95 – 7.10s
4. Scouting & Transfer Notes
Background Profile
Stewart arrived in Columbia as one of the most celebrated defensive signees in program history, carrying a pristine five-star consensus billing out of Friendship Collegiate Academy in Washington, D.C.. He immediately verified that elite pedigree as a true freshman in 2024, terrorizing SEC tackles out of the gate to log 6.5 sacks and force 3 fumbles in situational work.
As a true sophomore in 2025, Stewart expanded his blueprint into a focal piece of the Gamecocks’ frontline defense. Pacing the squad with 12 tackles for loss while disrupting pockets to the tune of 4.5 sacks and eight additional quarterback hurries, he solidified his reputation as an elite premium pass rusher. Heading into the 2026 season as a true junior, Stewart tracks universally as a premier first-round bookend talent for the 2027 draft cycle.
Key Strengths
- Elite Finesse & Power Flexibility: Possesses rare ankle flexion and natural bend capacity to cleanly dip beneath a tackle’s extension block without forfeiting linear momentum or speed.
- High-Frequency Ball Stripping: Displays high-tier instincts when closing in on the pocket architecture, weaponizing violent chopping mechanics that led to 5 forced fumbles across his first two seasons.
- Advanced SEC Production Scale: Put together highly disruptive tape from the moment he set foot on campus, generating 20.5 tackles for loss in a premium conference layout by age 20.
- Prototypical Outer Geometry: Possesses standard modern frame length at 6’5″ and 245 pounds, complete with an expansive spatial wingspan that expands his total tackling radius.
Developmental Focus
While Stewart arguably features the most hyper-athletic outside ceiling in the 2027 class, pro evaluators will closely observe his 2026 tape to see him continue to layer on physical mass to his 245-pound frame. Adding lower-body anchor density will help him hold his ground more consistently when standard run-game architectures aim to wash him out of his gap on direct interior power concepts.
Scouts also want to track his down-by-down block-shedding efficiency when isolated against heavy, length-oriented offensive tackles who manage to land initial punches into his chest cavity.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
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All-Star Game Notes
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Combine/Pro Day Measurables
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