a steady, intense Holy Cross linebacker with proven production
Ryan Stewart’s profile reads like a coach’s comfort blanket: in the 2008 season, Holy Cross described him as calm off the field but intense and intelligent on it, and he had already proven he could drive a defense with 65 total tackles and 50 solo stops as a junior. He also battled a knee injury in training camp that cost him six weeks, so the big question is durability rather than effort. If you want a smart, physical linebacker with leadership traits and a history of real production, Stewart absolutely fits the bill.
