North Carolina Central University Athletics

Selected to the Preseason All-MEAC Second Team by the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Named to All-MEAC Second Team by Phil Steele’s 2011 College Football Preview magazine. Named to College Football Performance Awards 2011 FCS Watch List.

2010 - JUNIOR SEASON
Played in 10 games, including six as a starter. Ranked fourth on the team with 50 total tackles. Led the Eagles with 11.0 tackles for a loss, including a team-high 3.0 sacks. Had at least 1.0 tackles for a loss in eight games. Equaled the ninth-longest interception return in school history with an 83-yard pick for a touchdown against Johnson C. Smith (Sept. 2). Recorded season-high 10 takedowns, including 2.0 hits for a loss, at top-ranked Appalachian State (Sept. 18). Posted nine stops and a tackle for a loss versus Old Dominion (Nov. 20). Notched seven tackles, including two solo sacks versus nationally-ranked Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 23). Collected six takedowns, a fumble recovery and a quarterback hurry against rival North Carolina A&T (Sept. 25). Tallied five stops, including an unassisted sack, and a fumble recovery at Georgia State (Oct. 16).

2009 - SOPHOMORE SEASON
Played in all 11 games, including 2 as a starter. Ranked sixth on the squad with 39 tackles. Placed third on the team with 7.5 hits for a loss. Added 2.0 sacks, 2 quarterback hurries and a pass breakup. Amassed season-high 10 tackles (5 solo) with 2.0 hits for a loss at Winston-Salem State (Nov. 14). Collected 9 takedowns with 2.5 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks and a quarterback hurry versus Morehead State (Sept. 19).

2008 - FRESHMAN SEASON
Ranked eighth on the team with 33 tackles (16 solo). Placed sixth on the squad 4.0 hits for a loss of 17 yards. Tallied 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble. Enjoyed best outing of the season in his hometown against rival North Carolina A&T (Oct. 4) by amassing a season-high 8 tackles (7 solo), including 1.5 hits for a loss, and a forced fumble that was returned by a teammate for the eventual game-winning touchdown. Collected 5 tackles (3 solo) vs. Winston-Salem State (Nov. 15) with 1.5 takedowns behind the line of scrimmage, including a solo sack. Recorded 4 tackles in a game three times - vs. Fayetteville State (Aug. 31), at Presbyterian (Oct. 11) and vs. Savannah State (Nov. 22).

GARINGER HIGH SCHOOL
Two-time selection to the All-Conference team. Also lettered in track. 
 
PERSONAL
Born June 13, 1988 in Charlotte, N.C. Parents are Roger and Perina Stewart. Major at NCCU is Political Science.