Remember when there was chatter that Shemar Stewart could forego the 2025 NFL campaign and return to college or sit out entirely until 2026? That feels like an eternity ago, especially seeing the rookie defensive end dominate for the Cincinnati Bengals in his regular-season debut. He didn't just stand out among his draft class peers; his showing was up to par with the best in the business.
Don't believe us? Look no further than Pro Football Focus' (PFF) highest-graded edge defenders in Week 1. It won't take long to find Stewart, because he's sixth on the list ($).