Houston Texans

M.J. Stewart

Age
30
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Sleeper ID
5055
Verdict scores
Trade Value 1,230
Win-Now 7.8/10
Consistency 0
Positional Rank 431
Trade Value Tier C
Trend → Stable
Scouting report

Summary

M.J. Stewart enters Year 9 as a 30-year-old slot corner for the Texans with a stable 33.0% defensive snap share in 2025, posting 10 solo tackles and no sacks on 17 games. His dynasty value remains at 2.0, with a trade value of 35 and a #1808 positional ranking.

Projection Rationale

Stewart logs 33.0% of the Texans’ defensive snaps under Matt Burke’s 3-4 scheme with zone-heavy disguise packages. His 2025 baseline shows 10 solo tackles, 0 sacks, and 2 pass defenses on 17 games, a profile that can maintain a stable floor given the scheme continuity and stable snap share.

Injury Risk

No injury data exists for Stewart in the context, but positional injury rates for slot corners remain moderate to high.

Opportunity Notes

Stewart’s 33.0% defensive snap share remains stable across 17 games in 2025, with no notable fluctuations in week-by-week snap counts. His position on the depth chart appears secure, with no clear QB2 threat on the roster.

Scheme Fit Analysis

Stewart’s role as a zone-heavy slot corner fits within DeMeco Ryans’ Shanahan system, which is designed to pressure the quarterback with blitzes and disguised coverage. Matt Burke’s 3-4 defense complements this scheme with zone-blitz packages, which should maintain Stewart’s stable floor.

Trend Assessment

Unknown Stewart’s snap share remains stable at 33.0% across 17 games in 2025, but the 2025 season stats show no sacks, a low 0.1% missed tackle rate, and only 2 pass defenses.

Ceiling / Floor

Best-case ceiling remains speculative due to limited data, but a stable floor of 5-7 solo tackles and 1-2 pass defenses per game can be projected given the scheme continuity and stable snap share. Worst-case floor shows regression to 2-3 solo tackles and 0 pass defenses per game if the snap share drops below 25%.

Comparable Player

His role as a zone-heavy slot corner draws comparisons to Tashaun Gipson from 2013–2014 Tampa Bay — similar 4th-round talent, similar 3-4 scheme fit, and similar late-career positional relevance.