The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2025 Football Roster
Roster
Rickey Stewart Jr.
- Position:
- RB
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 197
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Tyler, Texas
- High School:
- Chapel Hill
- Major:
- Physical Culture & Sports
A four-star prospect according to ESPN, On3 and Rivals … a three-star recruit per 247Sports … No. 23 running back recruit in the country according to ESPN’s rankings … listed as the No. 32 running back prospect nationally and No. 49 overall recruit in Texas by On3 … tabbed No. 18 running back prospect in his class and No. 36 overall recruit in Texas by Rivals … as a senior in 2024, recorded 193 carries for 1,650 yards (8.5 ypc) and 16 touchdowns through 13 games … averaged 126.9 yards per game while accumulating eight 100-yard rushing performances, including three games with 200+ yards on the ground … snared 11 receptions for 171 yards and a touchdown, averaging 15.5 yards per catch … ran 10 times for 225 yards (22.5 ypr) and three scores in Chapel Hill’s season opener vs. Jasper (8/30) … pounded 25 carries for 101 yards (4 ypc) and a touchdown in the victory over Gilmer (9/6) … produced 172 yards on 16 rushes (10.8 ypc) and three touchdowns in a win against Whitehouse (9/13) … registered 20 carries for 226 yards and three scores in win vs. Lindale (9/27) … manufactured 118 yards on the ground on 12 carries (9.8 ypc) and a score in win vs. Palestine (10/4) … put up an 18 carry, 139-yard performance in win vs. Mabank (10/18) … ran the ball 23 times for a season-high 331 yards and three touchdowns in the victory vs. Hargrave (11/15) … had 16 rush attempts for 128 yards (8 ypc) and two touchdowns in the win against Worthing (11/21) … as a junior in 2023, powered Chapel Hill to a Texas 4A D-I state runner-up finish … compiled 2,855 rushing yards and 40 touchdowns, averaging 10.54 yards per carry … also caught 18 receptions for 284 yards and four touchdowns … as a sophomore in 2022, earned Texas District 9-4A D-I Offensive MVP honors after running for 2,262 yards and 18 touchdowns, averaging 9.58 yards per carry … pulled in nine passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns, leading Chapel Hill to the Texas 4A D-I state semifinal round … as a freshman in 2021, guided Chapel Hill to an 11-4 overall mark and a Texas 4A D-I state semifinals appearance … rushes for 981 yards and six scores while averaging 7.98 yards per carry … also ran track in high school.
