Perkiomen Valley athlete Rasaan Stewart led his team to a 10-2 record as a dual-threat quarterback, but he's bound for Villanova as a defensive back.
Stewart committed to the hometown Wildcats Friday night. An excellent athlete, he had around a dozen offers as colleges eyed him as a potential dual-threat quarterback, receiver, safety, corner and return specialist.
Stewart threw for 2,068 yards and 26 touchdowns, ran for 1,204 yards and 17 more touchdowns, and was a dangerous presence in the secondary. He proved he can rip out big plays at any point in a game, taking touchdowns to the house on QB draws, broken plays, interceptions and returns.
While Villanova could use him anywhere, he likely projects as a defensive back for the Wildcats. In the age of spread offenses and explosive scoring plays, teams need just as many playmakers on the defensive side of the ball. Stewart should fit in well as a ball-hawking free safety and potentially a punt and kick returner. He showed excellent ball skills while working as a defensive back at the Rivals Camp Series stop in New Jersey last spring, and he has a good frame to potentially add a little more weight without sacrificing his speed and athleticism.
Stewart committed to the hometown Wildcats Friday night. An excellent athlete, he had around a dozen offers as colleges eyed him as a potential dual-threat quarterback, receiver, safety, corner and return specialist.
Stewart threw for 2,068 yards and 26 touchdowns, ran for 1,204 yards and 17 more touchdowns, and was a dangerous presence in the secondary. He proved he can rip out big plays at any point in a game, taking touchdowns to the house on QB draws, broken plays, interceptions and returns.
While Villanova could use him anywhere, he likely projects as a defensive back for the Wildcats. In the age of spread offenses and explosive scoring plays, teams need just as many playmakers on the defensive side of the ball. Stewart should fit in well as a ball-hawking free safety and potentially a punt and kick returner. He showed excellent ball skills while working as a defensive back at the Rivals Camp Series stop in New Jersey last spring, and he has a good frame to potentially add a little more weight without sacrificing his speed and athleticism.
