Dawgs By Nature
No such thing as enough great pass rushers especially if Myles Garrett trade becomes real
The Cleveland Browns drafted Myles Garrett years ago. Across the line on the other side, there hasn’t been a consistent pass-rushing partner to help him out and take away the double team. To fix this, if Garrett’s trade request isn’t fulfilled, the Browns should draft a young stud. That player is DE Shemar Stewart. By the way, Garrett is an A&M alum. And now that Garrett has asked for a trade, the need for a swift pass rusher is more prevalent.
Stewart had the #20 ranking coming into this year's Senior Bowl. After dominating every blue-chip offensive lineman, Stewart might hear his name a bit earlier. If the Browns want him, they would need to trade down from the #2 spot, most likely twice.
He would be a substitute for drafting Penn State DE Abdul Carter. Here is how that would work. The Browns trade down to around #5 or #6 and pick up a second-round spot and a lower round such as a fifth. Next, trade down again to the #15 slot and grab Stewart while at the same time picking up a third and fourth-round pick. But the trade would be worth it and the franchise would possess a bevy of draft picks in the process while at the same time wrangling an elite pass rusher.
If Garrett does indeed leave Cleveland, Stewart could be his replacement.
Stewart is a huge guy with speed. He came out of high school as a five-star recruit and only got better. Over three college seasons, Stewart amassed 796 defensive snaps across 27 games playing a tough schedule in the SEC.
He has a powerful frame and is a versatile defender. His bull rush is lethal and a sight to witness. Stewart is very durable and can play the run just as well as his pass-rushing prowess. Drafting Stewart would give Cleveland a deadly pass-rushing duo for DC Jim Schwartz.
After just two days of wowing coaches and scouts and blowing everybody away by his skills, Stewart left Mobile and did not play in the actual game. Before he left, Dawgs By Nature staff writer Barry Shuck was able to chat with Stewart at the Senior Bowl.
ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler stated that Stewart “stamped himself as the best player” in Mobile.
Q: You are just one of many edge rushers who have elite talent. What makes you stand out?
A: I would make an immediate impact and am a player that will keep developing. My goal is to win Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Q: Who is the one quarterback in the NFL you can’t wait to sack?
A: Lamar. I am a Florida guy so I got to go get him.
Q: What are some of your strengths?
A: I had a big emphasis on...
