Ed Stewart

College career Stewart was initially recruited to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln as a defensive back but converted to linebacker. He recorded five solo tackles, 13 assisted tackles, and two pass breakups his freshman year in 1991. The 1994 Cornhuskers were consensus national champions. His 257 career tackles set a school record.

Professional career Stewart signed with the Carolina Panthers in April 1995 after going undrafted in the 1995 NFL draft. On August 12, it was reported that Stewart was listed third on the depth chart at left inside linebacker. He was waived by the Panthers on August 21, 1995.

Stewart was selected by the Amsterdam Admirals of the World League of American Football (WLAF) in the third round of the 1996 WLAF draft. He recorded five defensive tackles and three special teams tackles for the Admirals during the 1996 WLAF season. He was waived on August 19 but later signed to the team's practice squad on September 25, 1996.

Post-playing career In 1997–1998, Stewart was employed by the Michigan State University athletic department as an academic counselor. In 2022, he was hired by the University of Southern California athletic department as its executive senior associate athletic director for football administration. He also has a Master of Arts degree in adult and continuing education from Michigan State.