Alabama in the Pros

Rookie WR ArDarius Stewart shows out in week three of NFL preseason

by
Stephen M. Smith
August 26, 2017

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During rookie minicamp and organized team activities (OTAs), New York Jets head coach Todd Bowles raved about ArDarius Stewart’s toughness and fight in competition for the football.

After selecting him in the third round of this year’s NFL Draft, the former high school quarterback and University of Alabama standout looked good in tonight’s preseason game against the Giants. Stewart finished second in receiving yards (82), while leading the team with five catches and securing two touchdowns – including a 25-yard score.

.@nyjets TOUCHDOWN!@b_petty14 finds @neversleepon13 for six! #NYJvsNYG https://t.co/ckjfXEykMj

— NFL (@NFL) August 27, 2017

7-point game.@b_petty14 finds @neversleepon13…for a 2nd time tonight. #NYJvsNYG pic.twitter.com/0xUK6wlAQ3

— New York Jets (@nyjets) August 27, 2017

Hailing from Fultondale, Ala., Stewart added more energy to the Crimson Tide’s offensive attack in the last two seasons.

He led the team in receiving yards (864) and touchdowns (eight), despite falling second in reception with 54.

Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @Smsmith_TDALMag.

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Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 10+ years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.