Get to know Wayne (N.J.) DePaul Catholic four-star safety DeShawn Stewart, who signed with Ohio State on Wednesday.
Height, Weight: 6-2, 185
247Sports Composite Rankings: Stewart is the No. 378 player in the class, the No. 36 safety and the 11th-best player in the state of New Jersey.
Commitment Date: Stewart committed to Ohio State on March 31, 2024.
Other Offers: Boston College, Cincinnati, Duke, Michigan State, Penn State, Pittsburgh, South Carolina, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
How He Did In High School: Stewart had 50 tackles in the regular season his senior year, one for loss and a fumble recovery. That was coming off of a junior season in which he had 51 tackles, two of which were for loss. His high school team won a state championship 33-21 on Nov. 29
Where He Fits For 2025: Caleb Downs is able to return to the Buckeyes secondary in 2025. If he does, that spot is completely locked up for the year. With Lathan Ransom leaving, there will be some time available at that spot, but Jaylen McClain, Malik Hartford and multiple others will likely be in line for that time before Stewart. His 2025 season will be about development.
