Darrell Stewart Jr. Explained

Darrell Stewart Jr.
Current Team:Stuttgart Surge
Number:8
Position:Wide receiver
College:Michigan State
High School:Nimitz (Houston, Texas)
Birth Date:14 July 1996
Birth Place:Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:212
Undraftedyear:2020
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Pfr:S/StewDa01

Darrell Stewart Jr. (born July 14, 1996) is an American football wide receiver for the Stuttgart Surge of the European League of Football. He played college football at Michigan State.[1]

Early years

During his career at Nimitz High School, Stewart had 20 receptions for 466 yards and 4 touchdowns.[2]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Michigan State in 2015, Stewart appeared in 10 games and made one start as a redshirt freshman, in which he recorded 3 receptions for 29 yards.[3]

In his 2017 sophomore season, Stewart appeared in 13 games, in which he recorded 50 receptions for 501 yards and 2 touchdowns.[4]

In his 2018 junior season, Stewart appeared in 11 games and made eight starts, and he missed two games due to injury. In those games, he recorded 48 receptions for 413 yards and 1 touchdown. He also won the team's Tommy Love Award for the most improved offensive player and the Doug Weaver "Oil Can" Award for the team humorist during this season.[3]

In his 2019 senior season, Stewart appeared in 9 games and made eight starts, and he missed 4 games due to injury in November. In those games, he recorded 49 receptions for 697 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also won the team's Biggie Munn Award for most inspirational player on offense.[3]

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Stewart went undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft. On April 29, 2020, Stewart was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent.[5] [6] The Packers waived Stewart on August 15, 2020.[7]

Carolina Panthers

Stewart had a tryout with the Carolina Panthers on August 23, 2020,[8] and signed with the team three days later.[9] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[10]

Dresden Monarchs

Stewart signed with the Dresden Monarchs on May 8, 2021.[11] He was the leading receiver in the German Football League amassing 1,369 yards, 82 catches, and 22 touchdowns [12] during a historic German Bowl championship title run.[13]

New Jersey Generals

Stewart signed with the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League on September 17, 2022.[14] He was placed on injured reserve on April 13, 2023,[15] and transferred to the inactive roster on May 16.[16] The Generals folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[17]

Notes and References

  1. News: Krause. Zach. Packers signing Michigan State WR Darrell Stewart Jr.. April 26, 2020. Packerswire. April 27, 2020. USA Today. McLean, Virginia.
  2. Web site: Darrell Stewart Nimitz HS, Houston, TX. April 27, 2020.
  3. Web site: Darrell Stewart Jr. – Football – Michigan State University Athletics. April 27, 2020. msuspartans.com. April 27, 2020.
  4. Web site: Michigan State WR Darrell Stewart earns national recognition following hot start. September 25, 2019. Saturday tradition.com. April 27, 2020.
  5. Web site: Michigan State WR, Nimitz grad Darrell Stewart Jr. joins Packers. April 26, 2020. Houston Chronicle. April 27, 2020.
  6. Web site: Packers agree to terms with rookie free agents. April 29, 2020. packers.com.
  7. Web site: Packers release three players . Packers.com . August 15, 2020 . August 15, 2020.
  8. AlbertBreer . And here's today's tryout/visit list. Ex-Ohio State QB Cardale Jones and ex-Lions RB Theo Riddick worked out for Vegas. . 1297633729515524098 . August 23, 2020 . August 24, 2020.
  9. News: Simmons, Myles . Panthers sign wide receivers Cam Phillips, Darrell Stewart Jr. . Panthers.com . August 26, 2020 . August 27, 2020.
  10. Web site: Panthers reduce roster to 53 players. Simmons, Myles. Panthers.com. September 5, 2020.
  11. Web site: Dresden Monarchs sign former Michigan State WR Darrell Stewart Jr.. AFI Staff. americanfootballinternational.com. May 8, 2021.
  12. Web site: USFL finds talent in the international football scene. Alex Malchow. americanfootballinternational.com. October 31, 2022.
  13. Web site: 'I had an amazing team': Nimitz grad Stewart earns German Football League Championship title. Glenn Minnis. houstondaily.com. October 17, 2022.
  14. USFLGenerals . Free Agent Signings . 1571138338186473475 . September 17, 2022 . September 21, 2022.
  15. USFLGenerals . Free Agent Signing . 1646543774728990721 . April 13, 2023 . April 13, 2023.
  16. USFLGenerals . Transferred Player to Inactive Roster . 1658668662210056192 . May 16, 2023 . May 17, 2023.
  17. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 15, 2024 . ESPN.com.