From now until the 2026 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Virginia Tech RB Terion Stewart.
No. 8 Terion Stewart/RB Virginia Tech 5090/222 (Sixth-year Senior)
Measurements
Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan
Terion Stewart 5090/222 N/A N/A N/A
40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone
N/A N/A N/A N/A
Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press
N/A N/A N/A
The Good
– Strong contact balance, he can bounce off initial contact
– Drops his pads to prepare for oncoming hits
– Demonstrates a violent leg drive that consistently churns out extra yards
– Excellent at making the first defender miss
– Devastating stiff arm that keeps defenders away from his frame
– Highly effective spin move
– Great short area acceleration
– Quickly reaches top speed
– Willing pass protector with the strength to deliver a blow to blitzing defenders
– Plays with a physical, aggressive running style
The Bad
– Impatient with the ball in his hands
– Over-relies on his power rather than waiting for blocks to set up
– Doesn’t have fluid wiggle in his movement
– Lacks breakaway speed
– Minimal production as a receiver
– Lacks natural hands to catch the ball routinely
– Traps the ball against his body
– Dips his head when preparing to block in pass protection
– Lunges forward to engage contact
– Will turn 25 during his rookie season
Stats
– 2025 stats: 82 carries, 469 yards, 0 touchdowns, 5.7 yards per carry, 1 fumble, 4 receptions, 19 yards, 10 games played
– Career stats: 480 carries, 2836 yards, 23 touchdowns, 5.9 yards per carry, 4 fumbles, 9 receptions, 68 yards, 43 games played
– Bowling Green Career Stats: 398 carries, 2367 yards, 23 touchdowns, 5.9 yards per carry, 3 fumbles, 5 receptions, 49 yards, 33 games played
– 4.87 yards after contact per attempt (2025)
– 4.60 yards after contact per attempt (Career)
– 39 missed tackles forced (2025)
– 223 missed tackles forced (Career)
– 14 runs of ten or more yards (2025)
Injury History
– Sprained his ankle in a scrimmage before senior year of high school (2019)
– Re-aggravated the ankle injury during the playoffs (2019)
– Missed three games during his freshman year due to undisclosed injury (2021)
– Suffered a right leg/foot injury against Ball State that forced him to miss the final four games of the season (2023)
– Missed season opener against South Carolina due to a foot injury he sustained in fall camp (2025)
– Endured a minor undisclosed injury that forced him to miss the game against Wofford (2025)
– Dealt with a left shoulder injury suffered against Wake Forest, although he continued to play limited snaps (2025)
Background
– Born November 29th, 2001 (24 years old)
– Transferred to Virginia Tech after spending his first five seasons with Bowling Green
– Three-star recruit after being a two-time First-Team All-Ohio selection
– Two-time Sandusky Bay Conference MVP and Northwest District Offensive Player of the Year
– Named Co-Offensive Player of the Year as a senior
– Accounted for 6,175 rushing yards and 93 touchdowns spanning across his sophomore through senior seasons
– Dual sport athlete in track and field with a personal best of a 10.95-second 100-meter dash
– Part of the team that broke the school record in the 4×200 relay with a time of 1:28.9
– First-team All-MAC (2024) and Second-team All-MAC (2023)
– Set school record for yards per carry at Bowling Green (6 yards per carry)
– Named to the watch list for the Maxwell Award (Player of the Year) and the Doak Walker Award (Best Running Back) (2024)
– Spent 2022 away from football due to academic and mental health reasons
– Aspiring rapper who performs under the alias “DaRealBully”
– Bowling Green played his music after he scored a touchdown during a 2023 home game
– Speaks candidly about mental health issues, having dealt with his own
– Nicknamed “The Bully” by his high school quarterback
– Cites his family as his motivation for football
– Tells teammates he approaches games like he’s “about to die”
– Earned a 3.4 GPA in the semester following his stepping away from the program (2023)
Tape Breakdown
Stewart is a polarizing evaluation. On one hand, he’s one of the most efficient running backs in the class, yet he lacks the burst to turn long gains into touchdowns. He isn’t slow, per se, but he’s more highly regarded for his short-area quickness and agility.
His initial acceleration when he gets the ball is exceptional. Within a couple of steps, Stewart is already at or near his top speed. This burst allows him to change direction in tight quarters and beat linebackers to a spot.
However, he’s a short-strider, which limits his big-play ability. Although he can maximize yardage near the line of scrimmage, his long speed won’t consistently outrun NFL-caliber defensive backs. Stewart is more likely to gain chunks of yardage than to generate frequent explosive plays.
The bulk of his efficiency stems from his running style. With his thick lower body and shorter stature, he’s a Tasmanian devil at running back, playing with notable aggression and physicality. In high school, his elite contact balance deservedly earned him the nickname “The Bully.” He embraces contact rather than avoiding it.
Stewart routinely drops his pad level as he braces for contact. By initiating the collision instead of dancing around it, he dictates the terms of the engagement. Once he reaches the second level, first contact rarely stops him. His relentless leg drive consistently runs through arm tackles, and he frequently carries defenders for extra yards.
Although Stewart possesses impressive contact balance and the strength to run through tackles, he relies heavily on those traits. His vision is highly inconsistent. He doesn’t show much patience behind the line of scrimmage, pressing the line too quickly. On pure gap schemes that ask him to get downhill in a hurry, this issue isn’t as apparent.
His vision is serviceable when there’s no extra movement involved up front. When the offensive line is tasked with man assignments, he identifies gaps well. When linemen pull or he reaches the second level, his momentum frequently carries him past his blockers, forcing him to absorb more contact than necessary.
That over-reliance on physicality can lead to suboptimal outcomes when a touch of patience could uncover a cutback lane or create a wider path to squeeze out extra yards. The best way to describe his running style is reactive, not proactive.
Projecting to the league, Stewart profiles best as a two-down specialist. His receiving résumé is almost nonexistent, and he also struggles in pass protection. While there’s no question he has the strength and willingness to anchor against oncoming defenders, his technique is inconsistent.
Stewart frequently dips his head before engaging. When he lowers his head, he loses sight of his assignment and becomes more susceptible to whiffing. He’ll also lunge at rushers to deliver a knockout blow, which patient defenders can easily counter.
Below are two examples that illustrate both his potential and his flaws. In the first, he gets the job done but initiates contact with his head down. The second clip shows his upside when he focuses on anchoring and sustaining the block rather than hunting for a big hit.
Conclusion
Overall, Stewart is an analytical darling, and the tape backs it up. His game is built on forcing missed tackles and absorbing contact. His physicality will make him a strong addition to any running back room. He isn’t a top-tier athlete, but he has enough short-range juice to create in tight spaces.
Where his upside is capped—and what will likely limit him to occasional touches—is his lack of impact in the receiving game and in pass protection. It’s hard for a team to consistently keep a back on the field if he offers minimal value outside of carrying the football.
If Stewart lands with a team that leans heavily into gap concepts and maximizes his strengths, there’s a clear early-down role available for him. He projects as a back who can churn out yards early in drives and handle short-yardage situations.
The most optimistic comparison for Stewart is Zack Moss. Both share similar builds and bowling-ball frames, and thrive between the tackles with physical, no-nonsense running styles, yet neither possesses the long speed to consistently outrun defenses. The key difference is that Moss developed into a reliable pass protector and a competent checkdown option out of the backfield. Stewart will need to prove he can grow in those same areas if he hopes to stick on an NFL roster and carve out a more substantial role.
NFL Draft Projection: Late Day Three
Steelers Depot Draft Grade: 6.8 (Pure Backup)
Grade Range: 6.3 – 7.4
Games Watched: @ Georgia Tech (2023 – Bowling Green), @ Buffalo (2023 – Bowling Green), vs. Old Dominion (2025), @ NC State (2025)
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