Dez Stewart


Dez Stewart is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent after the 2016 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio Dominican University.

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On May 2, 2016, Stewart was signed by the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on May 12, 2016.

Washington Redskins

On July 18, 2016, Stewart was signed by the Washington Redskins. He was waived on August 27, 2016..

Green Bay Packers

On October 24, 2016, Stewart was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad. He was released on December 2, 2016.

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 24, 2017, Stewart was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a reserve/future contract. He was waived/injured on May 5, 2017 and placed on injured reserve. On May 11, he was waived with an injury settlement.

Detroit Lions

On August 8, 2017, Stewart signed with the Detroit Lions. He was waived/injured on September 1, 2017 and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 8, 2017.

Albany Empire

On March 4, 2019, Stewart was assigned to the Albany Empire. He was placed on recallable reassignment on April 12, 2019, and became a free agent.

Personal life

Stewart's cousin Bo Smith, played a few seasons in the NFL, as well as the CFL, as a cornerback.