Maryland is in for a robust weekend. The Terrapins have obtained a verbal dedication from in-state linebacker Sidney Stewart. The Concordia Preparatory College (Towson, Maryland) athlete is rated as a three-star prospect.
Stewart’s dedication comes a day after the Terrapins obtained verbal pledges from four-star operating again Malik Washington and three-star operating again Jaden Shipps. Like Stewart, Washington and Shipps are additionally Maryland natives, and the group is dedicated to constructing one thing particular in School Park.
Stewart developed a robust bond with the top coach Mike Loxleydefensive coordinator/line of defense coach Brian Williamsparticular groups coordinator/linebackers coach James Thomas Jr (“Coach JT”), offensive line coach Brian Braswell and different Maryland workers.
In the long run, Stewart determined it was higher for his future to remain house.
“It is a crib, that is the very first thing I might say,” Stewart advised Rivals of his dedication to Maryland. “I’ve at all times been a proud man. A number of occasions individuals speak about which states are within the high 5 or which state is one of the best in soccer and Maryland is rarely even within the high 5 (in lots of I by no means understood that as a result of we’ve a bunch of individuals however you by no means see maryland high guys go like that my guys simply got here (to maryland on friday) malik washington and jaden ships.
“We’re simply making a squad. Clearly, we’ve (reverse) Iverson Howard, who got here into the sport not too way back. It is a group of fellows that I am cool with, that I am accustomed to. We speak – it is a community. To me, it makes essentially the most sense to play for the place you come from, after which all of the wins in school can be there.”
Stewart has the longest relationship with Braswell. Whereas Braswell will not be his place coach and the 2 are on totally different sides of the ball, the offensive line coach is Stewart’s recruiter and established a robust bond early on that continues.
As well as, Stewart grew to become near Thomas and Locksley. Thomas can be Stewart’s place coach as soon as he arrives in School Park. Stewart admires the personalities of the coaches.
“Coach Braswell was at all times enjoyable,” Stewart stated. “(Braswell) recruits my space, in order that’s who I met first and who I speak to so much, and my place coach, coach J.T. They’re each hilarious. They each have totally different accents. They’re simply humorous. It is . it is simply nice to be round totally different individuals from totally different areas, however they nonetheless wish to assist us develop.
“Then Coach Loxley, he is an ideal coach. He is one of many few black head coaches, so he understands numerous issues that we undergo and numerous issues that we take into consideration. And even past that, he understands soccer. He is aware of what he is speaking about and all of the coaches love him and so do all of the gamers.
Stewart is grateful for the chance to symbolize his hometown program, and one he would not take evenly.
“It means so much as a result of if I do it proper, if I do what I am purported to do whereas I am there, the entire state can know me,” Stewart stated of taking part in for Maryland. “It will be nice to indicate up for the state and simply assist us win. Maryland is not actually generally known as a soccer college, however why cannot it’s? I really feel like we’ve numerous nice individuals from right here, and if we put them collectively, it should be nice.” nice staff.”
Stewart just lately took an official go to to Maryland over the weekend of June 21-23. His favourite a part of the journey was interacting with different guests whereas taking part in basketball and competing towards one another.
Along with Maryland, Stewart has taken official visits to West Virginia, Virginia Tech, Boston School and Indiana.
The 6-foot-2, 255-pound Stewart is at present listed as a robust defensive finish by Rivals, however is primarily being recruited to Maryland as a linebacker. Nevertheless, Stewart notes that there could also be occasions when he additionally performs as a conventional hands-in-the-dirt quarterback on the faculty degree as nicely. His plan is to drop a few pounds and work on getting stronger.
As an out of doors linebacker/defensive again for the Terrapins, he can be tasked with doing all of it — speeding the go, stopping the run, setting the sting and being dependable on the go when wanted. Whereas he must put in numerous work to achieve their degree, others have in contrast Stewart’s sport to among the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks.
“I’ve gotten numerous comparisons,” Stewart stated of his sport. “Some individuals stated Khalil Mack (of the Los Angeles Chargers). He is slightly taller than me, an inch taller than me I feel. Some individuals have been speaking about Micah Parsons (of the Dallas Cowboys). I like TJ Watt (of the Pittsburgh Steelers), so I might prefer to say I seem like TJ Watt. I additionally like Nick Bosa (of the San Francisco 49ers), however the two I acquired in comparison with most. Micah Parsons and Khalil Mack.”
With Stewart’s dedication, the Terrapins now have 16 whole commitments within the 2025 cycle. Maryland’s class is at present ranked within the high 35 nationally.
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