Despite the consistent rumors manufactured by other fanbases and LSU coach Lane Kiffin hiring away his position coach, All-SEC EDGE Dylan Stewart is set to finish his career with South Carolina with another year in the Garnet and Black.
Stewart has signed a new rev share/NIL agreement with the school and announced his return on Instagram Tuesday.
Stewart, a gamewrecker off the edge from the moment he arrived in town, is a projected Top 10 pick in the 2027 NFL Draft.
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In his two seasons with South Carolina, Stewart has played in 24 career games, starting 22, with 56 total tackles, including 22.5 tackles-for-loss and 11 sacks. The Washington, D.C. native also has six forced fumbles.
PFF credits the 6-foot-5, 250-pounder with 88 total quarterback pressures during his two seasons in Columbia.
A former five-star prospect according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, Stewart was ranked the No. 17 overall prospect and No. 3 EDGE in the 2024 class.
On3 ranked the Friendship Collegiate standout and Under Armour All-American the No. 12 overall prospect in his class.
Stewart’s announcement comes on the heels of Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers also announcing his return for the 2026 season.