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Grover Stewart (born October 20, 1993) is an American football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Albany State.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+38 in
(1.94 m)
334 lb
(151 kg)
33+14 in
(0.84 m)
9+38 in
(0.24 m)
5.14 s 1.73 s 2.89 s 4.75 s 7.71 s 26.0 in
(0.66 m)
8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)
30 reps
All values from Pro Day[2][3]

Stewart was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round, 144th overall, in the 2017 NFL Draft.[4]

After being a backup in his first two seasons, Stewart became a full-time starter in 2019. He had his first career sack in Week 2 of 2019. He finished the season playing in all 16 games with 13 starts, recording three sacks, 30 tackles and a pass deflection.

On November 28, 2020, Stewart signed a three-year, $30.75 million contract extension through the 2023 season.[5]

On October 17, 2023, Stewart was suspended six games for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing drugs.[6] He finished the season with 41 tackles and 0.5 sacks through 11 starts.

On March 11, 2024, the Colts signed Stewart to a three-year, $39 million contract extension.[7]

References

  1. ^ Morsetim, Tim (September 21, 2016). "Three-year standout Grover Stewart a leader for the Albany State Rams | Sports". albanyherald.com. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  2. ^ "Colts select Grover Stewart No. 144 in the 2017 NFL Draft". Colts.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  3. ^ "2017 NFL Draft Scout Grover Stewart College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  4. ^ Bowen, Kevin (April 29, 2017). "Colts Draft Albany State Defensive Lineman Grover Stewart In Fourth Round". Colts.com. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
  5. ^ "Sources: Colts sign Grover Stewart to 3-year, $30.75 million extension". Indy Star. November 28, 2020.
  6. ^ Smith, Michael David (October 17, 2023). "Colts DT Grover Stewart suspended six games for PEDs". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  7. ^ "Colts re-sign DT Grover Stewart". Colts.com. March 13, 2024.

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