M.J. Stewart was drafted No. 53 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 99 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 21 · #53 overall
M.J. Stewart North Carolina Draft
M.J. Stewart was drafted No. 53 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 99 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #53
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 99
- Career AV
- 975th at North Carolina
The pick
How M.J. Stewart came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 200 lbs
- Hometown
- Arlington, VA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 92 prospect72.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
99 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 99
- Career approximate value
- 975th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 333% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
Around pick 53
Who came off the board on either side of M.J. Stewart.
Memphis
Rutgers
Wake Forest · 1× Pro Bowl
LSU
North Carolina in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
M.J. Stewart in the 2018 NFL Draft
M.J. Stewart is a Cornerback out of North Carolina selected No. 53 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft. 99 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was M.J. Stewart drafted?
M.J. Stewart was selected No. 53 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 21). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/m-j-stewart.
What college did M.J. Stewart play for?
M.J. Stewart played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did M.J. Stewart's NFL career turn out?
99 regular-season games · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/m-j-stewart.