Gamecock EDGE Dylan Stewart to Appear as a Cover Athlete for EA Sports NCAA 26
South Carolina sophomore EDGE Dylan Stewart is poised to elevate his growing fame. He will join a star-studded lineup of cover athletes for the highly anticipated EA Sports NCAA 26 video game, alongside notable names like DJ Lagway, Ryan Williams, Jeremiah Smith, and true freshman sensation Bryce Underwood, as reported by tubbycfb on Instagram.
For Stewart, this recognition comes after an impressive freshman season that turned heads across college football. Recently, he was ranked as the No. 2 overall true freshman in the nation — and the top defensive player in his class — by College Football Network. The only player ahead of him in the rankings? Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who helped lead his team to a national title in his debut year.
An early look at the EA College Football 26 Deluxe Edition Cover 👀
The cover consists of players such as DJ Lagway, Ryan Williams, Jeremiah Smith, True Freshman Bryce Underwood + more
Also features a few head coaches and mascots
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Stewart’s on-field performance was nothing short of dominant. His freshman year stats include 6.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, eight tackles for loss, 17 solo tackles, 23 total tackles, and six assists. What makes these numbers even more impressive is the fact that Stewart often faced triple teams, yet still thrived, working alongside teammate Kyle Kennard, who is widely regarded as the best defensive end in college football.
Scouts have lavished praise on Stewart, with some even speculating that he could’ve been a top-10 pick in the NFL Draft if eligible. His combination of size, speed, and football IQ made him a nightmare for offenses and a key player for South Carolina’s defense.
Now, Stewart’s rise to college football stardom reaches another milestone — a spot on the cover of one of the most iconic sports video games ever. For Gamecock fans, his inclusion is not just a celebration of his talent, but a sign that South Carolina has a defensive star leading the way for the future.
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