Reddy Steward Explained
| Reddy Steward |
| Currentteam: | Chicago Bears |
| Number: | 27 |
| Position: | Cornerback |
| Birth Date: | 4 May 2001 |
| Birth Place: | Sheffield, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 5 |
| Height In: | 11 |
| Weight Lb: | 178 |
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| High School: | Austin (Decatur, Alabama) |
| College: | Troy (2019–2023) |
| Undraftedyear: | 2024 |
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| Status: | Practice squad |
| Pfr: | StewRe00 |
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.
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
After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Steward signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[9] [10] During the 2024 preseason finale, Steward had a breakout game intercepting two passes one of which he returned 48 yards for a touchdown.[11] [12] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[13] [14] 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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Notes and References
- Web site: Boyette . Daniel . Reddy to go: Austin CB signs with Chip Lindsey, Troy over SEC teams . AL.com . 6 February 2019 . 24 August 2024.
- Web site: Boyette . Daniel . Troy lands commitment from in-state 3-star CB Reddy Steward . AL.com . 21 January 2019 . 24 August 2024.
- Web site: Melo . Justin . Reddy Steward NFL Draft Interview: 'I Can Play Wherever I'm Needed' . The Draft Network . 14 February 2024 . 24 August 2024.
- Web site: Speakman . Matthew . Reddy Steward hoping to ride momentum of productive season with Troy . Decatur Daily . 28 June 2020 . 24 August 2024.
- Web site: Chakamian . Claudia . Austin alum Reddy Steward signs as undrafted free agent with Chicago Bears . WHNT.com . 24 August 2024.
- Web site: Suggs . Caleb . Former Austin star signs deal with Chicago Bears . Decatur Daily . 30 April 2024 . 24 August 2024.
- Web site: Infante . Jacob . Film study: New Bears CB Reddy Steward an intelligent, scrappy UDFA . Windy City Gridiron . 27 April 2024 . 24 August 2024.
- Web site: Crawford . Percy . Reddy Steward Set To Take His Big Play Abilities To An NFL Franchise . Zenger News . 23 April 2024 . 24 August 2024.
- Web site: Lambert . Erik . Ryan Poles Has Officially Scored Another Undrafted Steal . Sports Mockery . 24 August 2024.
- Web site: Hajduk . Gabby . Reddy Steward shines with two takeaways, TD in victory . Chicago Bears . 24 August 2024.
- Web site: Inabinett . Mark . August 22, 2024 . NFL Thursday night: Pick-6 pair have Alabama football roots . 24 August 2024 . AL.com.
- Web site: Medina . Luis . Watch Reddy Steward's Second INT of the Game Go For Six . Bleacher Nation . 22 August 2024 . 24 August 2024.
- Web site: Roster Moves: Bears reach 53-man roster limit. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. August 27, 2024.
- Web site: Roster Moves: Bears sign players to practice squad. Mayer, Larry. ChicagoBears.com. August 28, 2024.
