Steward attended Austin High School located in Decatur, Alabama. During Steward's senior season, he notched 36 tackles and three interceptions, while also notching eight touchdowns on offense.[1] Coming out of high school, Steward was rated as a three-star recruit, where he held offers from schools such as FAU, Memphis, Michigan, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Southern Miss, and Troy.[2] Ultimately, Steward committed to play college football for the Troy Trojans.[3][4]
College career
Steward had his best collegiate season in 2023, where he notched 50 tackles, four interceptions, and a touchdown, en route to being named first-team all Sun Belt.[5] Steward finished his career at Troy playing in five seasons, where he totaled 181 tackles, two and a half sacks, 42 pass deflections, nine interceptions, and two pick-sixes, while also being named first team all Sun Belt twice.[6][7][8]
After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Steward signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent.[11][12] During the 2024 preseason finale, Steward had a breakout game intercepting two passes one of which he returned 48 yards for a touchdown.[13][14] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[15][16] In Week 9 in the 2024 NFL season, Steward had caused wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. to fumble, resulting in the Chicago Bears regaining possession.