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NFL Draft Profile: Michigan Football edge-rusher Josaiah Stewart

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Josaiah Stewart came to Michigan as a transfer from Coastal Carolina with a perception of being undersized with many questioning his ability to play meaningful snaps for the Wolverines. Stewart not only silenced doubters during his two years at Michigan, he also boosted his draft stock greatly. Stewart tallied 30 sacks in four collegiate seasons with 14 of those coming at Michigan.

NFL Combine measurements (didn’t appear in drills)

Height: 6-1

Weight: 249

Pros

  • Can convert speed-to-power
  • Does have a bull rush in his arsenal
  • Knows how to get under the pads and use leverage at 6-foot-1
  • Has the ability to play zone-coverage
  • Was nicknamed “Tasmanian Devil” at Coastal Carolina because of his relentlessness and aggressiveness as a pass-rusher

Cons

  • He’ll have to prove once again at the NFL level that he isn’t undersized for an edge-rusher
  • Inconsistent setting the edge in run support
  • Could wind up being a rotational player as opposed to being a full-fledged starter

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Converting speed-to-power with leverage

Josiah Stewart long arms his way past Ersery for a sack pic.