Darrell Stewart Jr. (born July 14, 1996) is an

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(USFL). He played

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Early years

During his career at Nimitz High School, Stewart had 20 receptions for 466 yards and 4 touchdowns.

College career

2016 season

After redshirting his first year at Michigan State in 2015, Stewart appeared in 10 games and made one start as a redshirt freshman, in which he recorded 3 receptions for 29 yards.

2017 season

In his 2017 sophomore season, Stewart appeared in 13 games, in which he recorded 50 receptions for 501 yards and 2 touchdowns.

2018 season

In his 2018 junior season, Stewart appeared in 11 games and made eight starts, and he missed two games due to injury. In those games, he recorded 48 receptions for 413 yards and 1 touchdown. He also won the team's Tommy Love Award for the most improved offensive player and the Doug Weaver "Oil Can" Award for the team humorist during this season.

2019 season

In his 2019 senior season, Stewart appeared in 9 games and made eight starts, and he missed 4 games due to injury in November. In those games, he recorded 49 receptions for 697 yards and 4 touchdowns. He also won the team's Biggie Munn Award for most inspirational player on offense.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Stewart went undrafted in the

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. On April 29, 2020, Stewart was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent. The Packers waived Stewart on August 15, 2020.

Carolina Panthers

Stewart had a tryout with the

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on August 23, 2020, and signed with the team three days later. He was waived on September 5, 2020.

New Jersey Generals

Stewart signed with the

of the

on September 17, 2022.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Stewart, Darrell Jr. 1996 births Living people American football wide receivers Players of American football from Houston Green Bay Packers players Michigan State Spartans football players Carolina Panthers players New Jersey Generals (2022) players