WATCH: SMU 4-star commit Rickey Stewart dominates
Tyler (Tex.) Chapel Hill running back Rickey Stewart, Jr. committed to the SMU Mustangs, he announced in June. The 2025 prospect was dominant in his team’s 42-22 win on Friday over Nacogdoches.
Stewart carried 14 times for 153 yards and two touchdowns in the win. You can watch highlights of the four-star prospect above.
Stewart held 18 offers before making his commitment, including ones from Alabama, Arkansas, Baylor, Michigan, Ole Miss, and TCU. The coaching staff though played a key role in his pledge. Running backs coach Khenon Hall and special teams coordinator Kyle Cooper keyed his commitment.
“It’s growing well. He (Hall) is a special coach, a coach thats gonna teach you more then just about football,” he said. “Both of those coaches (Hall and Cooper) are special.”
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According to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies, Stewart ranks as the No. 255 overall prospect and No. 22 running back in the nation.
On3 is even higher on him, ranking Stewart as the No. 145 overall prospect and No. 14 running back in the nation.
Stewart’s a part of an SMU 2025 class that ranks inside the Top 10 overall classes in the country, according to the On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings.
