4-star RB Rickey Stewart decommits from SMU
Tyler (Texas) Chapel Hill four-star running back Rickey Stewart Jr. has decommitted from SMU, he announced on Twitter.
He was pledged to the Mustangs since June 11. He has also held offers from the likes of Oregon, Michigan, Alabama and Texas.
“I am thankful for SMU offering me a chance to be a part of their program, but I need to take more time to focus on making the best decision for my future, therefore I am opening up my commitment,” Stewart wrote. “SMU is a great school with great potential for me to reach my success, but I want to weigh my options with heavy thought. With that being said I will be announcing my decommitment from SMU. Thank you for respecting my decision at this time.
Stewart is the No. 282 overall prospect and No. 22 tailback in the 2025 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 51 player in Texas.
On3 director of scouting Charles Power likes what he sees from the highly-productive Lone Star State prospect.
“He’s at his best as an outside, one-cut perimeter runner,” Power said. “I can see him being very good in the zone blocking scheme. He’s a guy who is a slasher, gets downhill quickly and hits the hole and has the play speed to pull away from the defenses they’re facing.
“He shows good contact balance as well, which is encouraging and something we look at with running backs. He runs through arm tackles, maximizes his yardage and I think it shows up on the film and the stat sheet.”
Texas has remained in pursuit of the 5-foot-11, 180-pounder. Stewart was in Austin for a loaded Junior Day in January as the Longhorns look to pick up momentum in his recruitment.
“It was really exciting being here today, a real experience I’ve never felt before,” Stewart told Inside Texas after the visit. “I was too happy when I got the offer. Coach Sark and Coach Choice, they are great coaches. Two coaches that I’m building a real bond with. I’m learning more than just football, but being a great person.”
With Stewart decommitted, SMU’s 2025 class now features four commitments — one of whom is a teammate of Stewart at Chapel Hill in four-star safety Demetrious Brisbon Jr.
Another pair of teammates are still committed to Rhett Lashlee and Co. in Duncanville (Texas) four-star quarterback Keelon Russell is the No. 247 overall recruit and No. 21 signal-caller in the cycle, while three-star cornerback Javion Holiday is a top-500 prospect. DeSoto (Texas) four-star wide receiver Daylon Singleton is also a pledge.
