USC’s Jahkeem Stewart Named FWAA Freshman All-American

LOS ANGELES—USC defensive tackle Jahkeem Stewart was named a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America, today (Jan. 14).

Stewart is USC's 22^nd FWAA Freshman All-American, and the tenth defensive Trojan to earn the honor, joining USC greats like DL Shaun Cody, LB Rey Maualuga, DL Leonard Williams, CB Adoree' Jackson and DB Calen Bullock.

For a full list of USC's FWAA Freshman All-Americans, see below.

Stewart had a stellar collegiate debut making an immediate impact on the Trojan defensive line recording 18 tackles throughout the 2025 season. He was a constant presence in the opponent's backfield, recording 7.5 tackles for loss totaling 27 yards, including 1.5 sacks for minus 11 yards. He also notched 1 INT, 1 fumble recovery and 1 QB hurry.

Stewart was also named a PFF Freshman All-American, and prior to the season, he was selected to the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Watch List.

The FWAA Freshman All-America Team, named since 2001, is an annual postseason list of the top players competing in their first seasons with their programs as true freshmen or redshirt freshmen.

USC FWAA Freshman All-Americans
2001, DL Shaun Cody
2002, WR Mike Williams
2002, OL Winston Justice
2003, DB Darnell Bing
2003, KR Reggie Bush
2004, WR Dwayne Jarrett
2004, OL Sam Baker
2005. LB Rey Maualuga
2007, DL Everson Griffen
2009, DE Nick Perry
2010, WR Robert Woods
2011, WR Marqise Lee
2011, S/LB Dion Bailey
2012, DL Leonard Williams
2014, OL Toa Lobendahn
2014, CB Adoree' Jackson
2016, QB Sam Darnold
2019, QB Kedon Slovis
2021, DB Calen Bullock
2023, PR Zachariah Branch
2024, OL Elijah Paige
2025, DT Jahkeem Stewart

Players Mentioned

Elijah Paige

Jahkeem Stewart