Grover Stewart Explained

Grover Stewart
Current Team:Indianapolis Colts
Number:90
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:October 20, 1993
Birth Place:Camilla, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lbs:315
High School:Mitchell County
(Camilla, Georgia)
College:Albany State
Draftyear:2017
Draftround:4
Draftpick:144
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:280
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:9.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statvalue5:7
Pfr:S/StewGr00

Grover Stewart (born October 20, 1993) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Albany State.[1]

Professional career

Stewart was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round, 144th overall, in the 2017 NFL draft.[2] As a rookie, he finished with 23 total tackles (12 solo) in 14 games.[3]

After being a backup in his first two seasons, Stewart became a full-time starter in 2019. He had his first career sack in Week 2 of 2019. He finished the season playing in all 16 games with 13 starts, recording three sacks, 30 tackles and a pass deflection.[4]

On November 28, 2020, Stewart signed a three-year, $30.75 million contract extension through the 2023 season.[5]

On October 17, 2023, Stewart was suspended six games for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing drugs.[6] He finished the season with 41 tackles and 0.5 sacks through 11 starts.[7]

On March 11, 2024, the Colts signed Stewart to a three-year, $39 million contract extension.[8]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Morsetim . Tim . September 21, 2016 . Three-year standout Grover Stewart a leader for the Albany State Rams | Sports . July 14, 2017 . albanyherald.com.
  2. Web site: Bowen, Kevin . April 29, 2017 . Colts Draft Albany State Defensive Lineman Grover Stewart In Fourth Round . May 7, 2017 . Colts.com.
  3. Web site: Grover Stewart 2017 Game Log . 2024-08-18 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Grover Stewart 2019 Game Log . 2024-08-18 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  5. Web site: Ayello . Jim . Colts news: Sign Grover Stewart to 3-year, $30.75 million extension . IndyStar . 2020-11-28 . 2024-08-18.
  6. Web site: Colts DT Grover Stewart suspended six games for PEDs. Smith, Michael David. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. October 17, 2023.
  7. Web site: Grover Stewart 2023 Game Log . 2024-08-18 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  8. Web site: Colts re-sign DT Grover Stewart. Colts.com. March 13, 2024.