Tony Steward signs his rookie contract<\/p>\n
Pos: LB \u00a0 Height: 6- \u00a0 Weight: 235 \u00a0 Hometown: Hastings, FL (Pedro Menendez HS) \u00a0Years Played: 2011 – 2014<\/p>\n
Former Clemson linebacker Tony StewardTony StewardLinebacker (2011 – 2014)#7 6-, 235Hastings, FLView Full Profile has officially signed his rookie contract on Monday according to team officials.
\n\u201cIt feels awesome,\u201d Steward said of his signing to the team’s website. \u201cEarlier I actually forgot about signing the contract. I was just out there playing football, but it feels good to make it official and put it on paper and it\u2019s awesome to be part of this organization.\u201d
\n\u201cYeah it\u2019s shocking that I\u2019m an NFL player right now,\u201d Steward said. \u201cI\u2019m encouraged that they drafted me just being here.\u201d
\nSteward was drafted in the 6th round (#188 overall) by the Buffalo Bills in the 2015 NFL Draft. It was the first of two sixth round picks by the Bills.
\nHe had 141 tackles, 13.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and 14 quarterback pressures at Clemson. He battled back from two ACL injuries to become a solid Clemson contributor and now a NFL player.
\nThe two-time Clemson captain helped the 2014 Tigers lead the nation in total defense, pass efficiency defense, fewest first downs allowed, tackles for loss, tackles for loss yardage, sack yardage, third down defense, fewest yards for pass attempt, fewest yards for play allowed and fewest plays 10+ yards allowed.The only Bills’ draft pick that has yet to sign is Florida State’s defensive back Ronald Darby.<\/p>\n