Reddy Steward

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Reddy Steward
No. 27 – Chicago Bears
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (2001-05-04) May 4, 2001 (age 23)
Sheffield, Alabama, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High school: Austin (Decatur, Alabama)
College: Troy (2019–2023)
Undrafted: 2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Reddrick "Reddy" Stefon Steward (born May 4, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Troy Trojans.

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Early life and high school

Steward attended Austin High School located in Decatur, Alabama. During Steward's senior season, he notched 36 tackles and three interceptions, while also notching eight touchdowns on offense. [1] Coming out of high school, Steward was rated as a three-star recruit, where he held offers from schools such as FAU, Memphis, Michigan, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Southern Miss, and Troy. [2] Ultimately, Steward committed to play college football for the Troy Trojans. [3] [4]

College career

Steward had his best collegiate season in 2023, where he notched 50 tackles, four interceptions, and a touchdown, en route to being named first-team all Sun Belt. [5] Steward finished his career at Troy playing in five seasons, where he totaled 181 tackles, two and a half sacks, 42 pass deflections, nine interceptions, and two pick-sixes, while also being named first team all Sun Belt twice. [6] [7] [8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+5⁄8 in
(1.79 m)		184 lb
(83 kg)		30+1⁄4 in
(0.77 m)		8 in
(0.20 m)		4.45 s1.52 s2.77 s4.44 s7.07 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		11 reps
All values from Pro Day [9] [10]

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Steward signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. [11] [12] During the 2024 preseason finale, Steward had a breakout game intercepting two passes one of which he returned 48 yards for a touchdown. [13] [14] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. [15] [16] In Week 9 in the 2024 NFL season, Steward had caused wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to fumble, resulting in the Chicago Bears regaining possession.

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References

  1. ↑ Boyette, Daniel (6 February 2019). "Reddy to go: Austin CB signs with Chip Lindsey, Troy over SEC teams". AL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  2. ↑ Boyette, Daniel (21 January 2019). "Troy lands commitment from in-state 3-star CB Reddy Steward". AL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  3. ↑ Melo, Justin (14 February 2024). "Reddy Steward NFL Draft Interview: 'I Can Play Wherever I'm Needed'". The Draft Network. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  4. ↑ Speakman, Matthew (28 June 2020). "Reddy Steward hoping to ride momentum of productive season with Troy". Decatur Daily. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  5. ↑ Chakamian, Claudia. "Austin alum Reddy Steward signs as undrafted free agent with Chicago Bears". WHNT.com. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  6. ↑ Suggs, Caleb (30 April 2024). "Former Austin star signs deal with Chicago Bears". Decatur Daily. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  7. ↑ Infante, Jacob (27 April 2024). "Film study: New Bears CB Reddy Steward an intelligent, scrappy UDFA". Windy City Gridiron. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  8. ↑ Crawford, Percy (23 April 2024). "Reddy Steward Set To Take His Big Play Abilities To An NFL Franchise". Zenger News. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  9. ↑ "Troy University Pro Day" (PDF). TroyTrojans.com. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  10. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Reddy Steward College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
  11. ↑ Lambert, Erik. "Ryan Poles Has Officially Scored Another Undrafted Steal". Sports Mockery. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  12. ↑ Hajduk, Gabby. "Reddy Steward shines with two takeaways, TD in victory". Chicago Bears. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  13. ↑ Inabinett, Mark (August 22, 2024). "NFL Thursday night: Pick-6 pair have Alabama football roots". AL.com. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  14. ↑ Medina, Luis (22 August 2024). "Watch Reddy Steward's Second INT of the Game Go For Six". Bleacher Nation. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  15. ↑ Mayer, Larry (August 27, 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears reach 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com.
  16. ↑ Mayer, Larry (August 28, 2024). "Roster Moves: Bears sign players to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com.
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