High-Velocity RB Who Left Texas for Starter Role at Stephen F. Austin
Rickey Stewart Jr. is a 5-10, four-star running back with elite speed (11.62s 100m) and a slashing, high-intensity style that produced 1,650 yards and 16 TDs in 2024 at Chapel Hill High. Though he joined Texas for the 2025 class, he was buried on the depth chart and never appeared in a game, prompting his transfer to Stephen F. Austin where he will immediately start in the FCS Southland Conference. His differentiator is explosive per-carry consistency—averaging 8.5 yards per carry as a senior and climbing from 7.98 to 10.53 YPC over three high school seasons—paired with a relentless, 'all-gas' personality. If you need a high-upside, starter-ready RB with proven big-play ability and no injury red flags, Stewart is a strong fit; if you're building at the SEC level with limited roster spots, his current trajectory suggests he thrives best where he's the primary option.
