Samuel Stewart brings explosive dual-threat juice to Rice’s backfield
In the 2026 season, Rice lists Samuel Stewart as a redshirt junior back at 5-foot-9, 205 pounds, and the Owls’ preseason buzz has him tagged as a fourth-team All-C-USA selection by Athlon. His profile is built on burst and versatility: he previously showed efficient production as both a runner and receiver, and Rice’s roster and stat pages point to him as a meaningful all-purpose weapon rather than just a straight-ahead grinder. The big reason to care? He offers compact, physical yardage with pass-game utility—exactly the kind of back who can fit a team that wants toughness, balance, and a little sizzle.
