Stewart Suspended Indefinitely After Alabama Punch — SkimNews
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- Dylan Stewart was suspended indefinitely by South Carolina after throwing a punch at Alabama tight end Josh Ford's helmet and arguing with coaches during Saturday night's loss to the Crimson Tide.
- Shane Beamer announced the suspension at a Sunday news conference, calling the incident "unacceptable" and saying, "That's not how we do things around here."
- ESPN draft expert Jordan Reid's recent mock draft projected Stewart as a top-10 NFL draft pick; Stewart is a junior, former freshman All-American, and All-SEC selection.
- Stewart had missed most of the offseason and multiple games recovering from a back injury before Saturday's incident, compounding a frustrating 2025.
Why it matters: A projected top-10 NFL draft pick now faces indefinite team suspension after an in-game punch during a loss to Alabama, with the timing — against a rival, on national TV — adding real risk to his draft trajectory while stripping South Carolina of its top edge rusher for upcoming SEC play.
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