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Dylan Stewart returns to South Carolina practice after one‑game suspension
Coach Shane Beamertold said Stewart's eligibility for Saturday's matchup against Florida will be decided later in the week.
By Felo News Desk · Published
South Carolina pass‑rusher Dylan Stewart returned to practice on Tuesday following a one‑game suspension for punching an Alabama player during a loss to Kentucky, Bleacher Report said. Coach Shane Beamertold confirmed Stewart was at practice but said his status for Saturday's game against Florida will be determined later in the week.
The SEC and South Carolina jointly suspended Stewart for the Kentucky game, describing the act as "egregious contact against an opposing player." SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey called the behavior unacceptable and warned that any further misconduct would bring harsher penalties.
Stewart, ranked by B/R's scouting department as the fifth‑best overall prospect for the 2027 NFL draft and the second‑best edge‑rusher, missed the Kentucky loss, which ended 35‑34, and the Gamecocks remain 2‑3 overall and winless in SEC play.
Key facts
- Dylan Stewart returned to practice on Tuesday after a one‑game suspension. (bleacherreport.com)
- The suspension was for punching an Alabama player during the loss to Kentucky. (bleacherreport.com)
- Coach Shane Beamertold said Stewart's eligibility for Saturday's game will be decided later in the week. (bleacherreport.com)
- SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey called the contact "egregious" and warned of harsher future penalties. (bleacherreport.com)
- B/R ranks Stewart as the fifth‑best overall prospect for the 2027 NFL draft. (bleacherreport.com)
