Rivals: Jahkeem Stewart is so impressive

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Jahkeem Stewart took an unofficial visit to USC over the weekend and then decided to stay around for the Under Armour Los Angeles Camp on Sunday. His name wasn’t on the official roster because he was a surprise late add but the 2026 defensive end was more than welcome at Mission Viejo, Calif.

Some media members didn’t immediately recognize him, surprised he would be at a camp in California. Once they figured it out, they watched the New Orleans (La.) St. Augustine standout completely dominate the camp – just as Stewart did last offseason at the Rivals Camp Series in New Orleans. The 2026 prospect, who’s already 6-foot-6 and 280 pounds, was unstoppable against much older competition.

It doesn’t even seem to matter that Stewart is still a freshman in high school. He’s so incredibly advanced for his age that an argument could be made for him to be a five-star – in this recruiting class. Seriously, if Stewart reclassified twice to the 2024 group, he would probably be a five-star and could push to be one of the best defensive ends in the class.

Not only is Stewart impressive in 1-on-1s but he’s trimmed up and lost some baby fat. And he’s more focused than ever. He has that unteachable killer instinct to not only win but want to show he can dominate. It’s why Georgia has made such a big impression on him and why LSU is trying so hard to keep him home.

Not many come along like Stewart, especially so advanced at such a young age. Recruiting is already so busy and he still has years to go.

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