Reddy Steward

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Reddy Steward
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Steward with Troy in 2023
No. 27 – Dallas Cowboys
Position Cornerback
Roster status Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2001-05-04) May 4, 2001 (age 25)
Sheffield, Alabama, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High school Austin (Decatur, Alabama)
College Troy (2019–2023)
NFL draft 2024: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles 64
Forced fumbles 2
Sacks 1.5
Pass deflections 3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

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Early life

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 spanWingspan 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)		6 ft 2+1⁄8 in
(1.88 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]

Chicago Bears

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 forced a fumble on Marvin Harrison Jr. which was recovered by the Bears.

Minnesota Vikings

On January 16, 2025, Steward signed a reserve/future contract with the Minnesota Vikings. [17] He was waived on August 24. [18]

Dallas Cowboys

On August 27, 2025, Steward was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. [19] He reunited with defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. He played significant defensive snaps and also started in 5 games. Late in the season his role expanded in the Cowboys secondary after cornerback DaRon Bland was placed on season-ending injured reserve and the team waived Trevon Diggs ahead of the season finale. [20] [21] [22] Although he struggled along with all of his defensive teammates, Steward showed solid coverage instincts and was a willing tackler despite being undersized. He posted 58 tackles (fifth on the team), 4 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, 5 quarterback hurries, 3 passes defensed and one forced fumble.

On March 16, 2026, Steward signed his exclusive rights tender with the Cowboys. [23] On August 30, he was waived by the Cowboys as part of final roster cuts and signed to the practice squad the next day. [24] [25]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesFumblesInterceptions
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLFFFRYdsTDIntYdsTDPD
2024 CHI 101100.0010000000
2025 DAL 1756340231.5510000003
Career 1856441231.5520000003

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.
  17. ↑ Peters, Craig (January 16, 2025). "Vikings Sign Dozen-Plus Players to Futures Contracts for 2025". Vikings.com.
  18. ↑ Peters, Craig (August 24, 2025). "Vikings Announce Roster Reductions". Vikings.com.
  19. ↑ Walker, Patrik. "Cowboys add two defensive backs via NFL waivers". dallascowboys.com. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
  20. ↑ Gordon, Grant (December 20, 2025). "Cowboys place CB DaRon Bland on season-ending IR due to foot injury". NFL.com. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  21. ↑ Walker, Patrik (December 30, 2025). "Trevon Diggs waived by Cowboys ahead of 2025 finale". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  22. ↑ Archer, Todd (December 30, 2025). "Cowboys release veteran CB Trevon Diggs". ESPN. Retrieved 6 January 2026.
  23. ↑ Yarrish, Tommy. "T.J. Bass, Reddy Steward sign respective tenders with Cowboys". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved 18 March 2026.
  24. ↑ Eatman, Nick. "Sam Williams, Jaydon Blue among 39 roster moves as Cowboys trim roster to 53". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
  25. ↑ "Reddy Steward, others remain with Cowboys via 2026 practice squad". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved 1 September 2026.
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