Evan Stewart — 2026 NFL Mock Draft Roundup 1.0

The Commanders drafted Jaylin Lane in the fourth round, but the list of other wide receivers under contract beyond 2025 is short. Of course, the Commanders "want to make Terry [McLaurin] a Commander for a long time," but adding more weapons for Jayden Daniels would make sense. Stewart isn't the biggest receiver, but he can win outside and in the slot while using his sub-4.4 speed and twitch to consistently create separation and rack up yards after the catch.

Courtland Sutton is slated to be a free agent next offseason. The expectation is that Denver will get a deal done with its star pass catcher, but Stewart is a potential substitution in the first round.

Stewart's speed catches your eye, but he has a chance to become an all-around threat at receiver after another year in Eugene, Ore. With the Lions potentially looking to move on from Jameson Williams, Stewart could be an excellent replacement who can play off Amon-Ra St. Brown in Detroit.

A former five-star recruit, Stewart teases high-level receiving talent (see the Boise State and Ohio State tapes from last season) but needs to string together better consistency to be taken this early. Will 2025 finally be his breakout year?

In a class that looks to be light on top-flight receivers in the early going — at least ones who are draft-eligible — Stewart has the chance to set himself apart from his peers. The 6-0, 175-pounder consistently creates separation with his quick-twitch movements, making him a fitting running mate for Marvin Harrison Jr. and Trey McBride in the Cardinals' aerial attack.