Zafir Stewart
Zafir Stewart is a three-star recruit from Philadelphia, PA, out of Imhotep Institute (No. 1,109 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Illinois's 8 games this season.
Where Stewart comes from
- Philadelphia, PA
- Imhotep Institute
- About 700 miles from Memorial Stadium (Champaign, IL)
- Three-star, No. 1,109 in the 2024 class.
- On the Illinois roster since 2024
Where Stewart fits
Illinois lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 9th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Illinois is 5-3. Next: vs Nebraska, Fri Nov 6.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Imhotep Institute
Also from Philadelphia, PA
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Illinois -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 9th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Illinois has produced 7 All-Conference offensive linemen and 1 All-American. 7 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2016. Alex Palczewski was one of them, an All-American.
Three seasons at Illinois
- 2026 Illinois BielemaYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Illinois BielemaYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Illinois BielemaYear 1 · Games –
- High school Imhotep InstitutePhiladelphia, PA · Class of 2024Three-star, No. 1,109 in the 2024 class. Signed with Illinois.Also from Imhotep Institute: Enai White (Oklahoma State), Zahir Mathis (Maryland), Jabree Coleman (South Carolina) and 7 more.
2024
- Signed with IllinoisThree-star, out of Imhotep Institute
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
1 coachPlayed every college season under Bret Bielema.