Star South Carolina Pass Rusher to Miss Start of Season
Summary
Dylan Stewart, a key defensive player for the South Carolina Gamecocks, will miss the start of the college football season due to a back injury. Offensive lineman Jacarrius Peak is also sidelined with a knee injury but both players are expected to return later in the season.Key Facts
- Dylan Stewart is an edge rusher who plays defense for South Carolina.
- Stewart has a back injury from last season and will not play in the first game on September 5.
- Jacarrius Peak, an offensive lineman, is out with a knee injury from basketball.
- Coach Shane Beamer said neither injury is long-term, but they will miss the season start.
- Stewart was named to the preseason All-American first team and is a strong NFL Draft prospect.
- Stewart is 6-foot-6 and 247 pounds, with 11 sacks and 22.5 tackles for loss in two seasons.
- South Carolina’s early games include Kent State on September 5 and Towson on September 12 before facing tougher competition.
- Freshmen Julian Walker and Darius Gray are performing well and may see more playing time while Stewart and Peak recover.
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