SALT LAKE CITY – The Utes get back on the board, as Shadow Creek (TX) three-star safety Carter Stewart has committed to Kyle Whittingham’s Utah football program.

Stewart was part of the first big group of official visitors over the May 30 weekend. He took additional visits to SMU and UNLV before coming to his decision today.

Safety Carter Stewart commits to Utah football

As a junior, Carter made the move to the defensive side of the ball. In his first season operating primarily as a safety for Shadow Creek, Stewart looked like a very confident defensive back.

Stewart has an offer sheet that includes Arizona State, Baylor, Michigan State, and Oklahoma among others. Utah entered the picture in early May and clearly made a big move in his recruitment.

Utah welcomed Stewart to campus for an official visit at the end of May, when Morgan Scalley and coaches made a big impression. The Utes established themselves as the top option after his visit and were able to secure his pledge today.

Arizona State entered the month of June as the perceived favorite for Stewart. SMU welcomed Stewart in for a visit after his trip to Utah, and he just finished his final visit to UNLV over the weekend. According to 247 Sports, Stewart holds an 84 three-star rating and ranks as the No. 158 safety in the class.

With Stewart on board, he becomes Utah’s sixth commit in the class, and fifth this month. He joins Texas linebacker/edge prospect Preston Pitts, Idaho linebacker LaGary Mitchell, California cornerback Major Hinchen, Georgia quarterback Mike Johnson, and Oregon running back LaMarcus Bell in the class.

How does Carter Stewart fit with Utah football?

At 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds, Stewart has a typical frame for the safety position. He has the sort of athleticism that translates well to the safety position. He’s a dual-sport athlete competing in the high jump, long jump, and triple jump in track.

Despite only fully committing to the safety position last season, Stewart looked rather confident in his role. He played over the top, often in cover-2 shells, but showed the ability to man up in coverage, as well as get downhill to make tackles.

Stewart’s physicality really stands out about his game. He plays with good toughness and is very willing to crash the line of scrimmage to make plays. In coverage, Stewart finished last season with six pass breakups, and one interception.

He’ll need time to develop at the next level, but Stewart looks like the type Utah is known for developing, particularly at safety. Currently, Stewart has the potential to play either safety spot, but projects best to strong safety.

Steve Bartle is the Utah insider for KSL Sports. He hosts The Utah Blockcast (SUBSCRIBE) and appears on KSL Sports Zone to break down the Utes. You can follow him on X for the latest Utah updates and game analysis.
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