Grover Stewart

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Grover Stewart
No. 90 – Indianapolis Colts
PositionDefensive tackle
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1993-10-20) October 20, 1993
Camilla, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight314 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High schoolMitchell County (Camilla)
CollegeAlbany State (2013–2016)
NFL draft2017: 4th round, 144th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles409
Sacks13
Forced fumbles3
Fumble recoveries2
Pass deflections14
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Grover Stewart (born October 20, 1993) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Albany State Golden Rams.[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 4+3⁄8 in
(1.94 m)		334 lb
(151 kg)		33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		5.14 s1.73 s2.89 s4.75 s7.71 s26.0 in
(0.66 m)		8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)		30 reps
All values from Pro Day[2][3]

Stewart was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round, 144th overall, in the 2017 NFL draft.[4] As a rookie, he finished with 23 total tackles (12 solo) in 14 games.[5]

After being a backup in his first two seasons, Stewart became a full-time starter in 2019. He had his first career sack in Week 2 of 2019. He finished the season playing in all 16 games with 13 starts, recording three sacks, 30 tackles and a pass deflection.[6]

On November 28, 2020, Stewart signed a three-year, $30.75 million contract extension through the 2023 season.[7]

On October 17, 2023, Stewart was suspended six games for violating the NFL policy on performance-enhancing drugs.[8] He finished the season with 41 tackles and 0.5 sacks through 11 starts.[9]

On March 11, 2024, the Colts signed Stewart to a three-year, $39 million contract extension.[10]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsAvgLngTDPDFFFmbFRYdsTD
2017IND 1502312110.01000.000000000
2018IND 15117890.02000.000000000
2019IND 16133014163.05000.000100000
2020IND 16165340130.56000.000100000
2021IND 17174623231.02000.000210000
2022IND 17177044264.09000.000300100
2023IND 11114123180.55000.000000000
2024IND 17177429453.510000.000310100
2025IND 17175523320.55133.030410000
Career 14110940921619313.045133.0301430200

Postseason

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsAvgLngTDPDFFFmbFRYdsTD
2018IND 202110.50000.000000000
2020IND 112200.00000.000000000
Career 314310.50000.000000000

References

  1. Morsetim, Tim (September 21, 2016). "Three-year standout Grover Stewart a leader for the Albany State Rams | Sports". albanyherald.com. Retrieved July 14, 2017.
  2. "Colts select Grover Stewart No. 144 in the 2017 NFL Draft". Colts.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  3. "2017 NFL Draft Scout Grover Stewart College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  4. Bowen, Kevin (April 29, 2017). "Colts Draft Albany State Defensive Lineman Grover Stewart In Fourth Round". Colts.com. Retrieved May 7, 2017.
  5. "Grover Stewart 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  6. "Grover Stewart 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  7. Ayello, Jim (November 28, 2020). "Colts news: Sign Grover Stewart to 3-year, $30.75 million extension". IndyStar. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  8. Smith, Michael David (October 17, 2023). "Colts DT Grover Stewart suspended six games for PEDs". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. Retrieved April 29, 2025.
  9. "Grover Stewart 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
  10. "Colts re-sign DT Grover Stewart". Colts.com. March 13, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2025.