Sam Steward brings rangy edge speed and reliable production to Purdue’s linebacker room
In the 2025 recruiting cycle, Steward arrived at Purdue as a three-star, in-state linebacker who stacked up 194 career tackles, 30 tackles for loss, and 18 sacks at Homestead, with junior and senior seasons marked by team-leading disruption. What makes him more than a stat line is the way scouts describe him: a high-motor edge defender who plays with physicality, sets the tone as a captain, and can turn effort into backfield chaos. He looks like a strong fit for a defense that values toughness, pursuit, and immediate special-teams utility.
