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Who Are Shemar Stewart’s Parents?

What We Know About Shemar Stewart’s Parents Amid NFL Draft Buzz

Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports

Shemar Stewart, defensive end for the Texas A&M Aggies, was drafted with the seventeenth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He received an NFL prospect grade of 6.41, indicating he “will be a good starter within two years.” His 9.99 Relative Athletic Score (RAS) ranks third all-time among 1,802 defensive ends measured since 1987.

A five-star recruit out of Monsignor Edward Pace High School, Stewart was named an Under Armour All-American after tallying 48 tackles and 15 sacks in Florida’s 4A competition. Stewart committed to Texas A&M in 2022 and appeared in 37 games over three seasons. In his junior year, he led the team with seven quarterback hurries and recorded 5.5 tackles for loss, earning Third-Team All-SEC honors.

Shemar Stewart is a DE prospect in the 2025 draft class. He scored an unofficial 9.99 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 3 out of 1802 DE from 1987 to 2025.

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— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) February 27, 2025

Who are Shemar Stewart’s Parents?

Shemar Stewart was raised in Miramar, Florida, by his mother, Latoya Smith. She is the only parent publicly confirmed, but no further information is available besides her name.

Shemar Stewart on why he came to Texas A&M: "Mainly because the coaches and the staff treated me like a family and never lied to me. My parents didn't want me staying home (in Miami) at all. It's Miami. The nightlife can be pretty distracting."
— TexAgs (@TexAgs) September 4, 2023

Who is Shemar Stewart’s father?

The identity of Shemar Stewart’s father remains unclear, though reports suggest he pushed Stewart to pursue football after realizing his potential at age eight.

Stewart’s father’s name, however, as per the On3, is Ansell, while other sources identify him as Brandon Marquez. The confusion deepens as Stewart’s Texas A&M bio refers to Brandon Marquez as his high school coach, while Panthers.com cites Moe Marquez in that role. Some reports even describe Moe as a father figure, adding to the ambiguity.