Oklahoma State Lands First 2026 Commitment in Pearland Edge Jaylen Stewart

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State has landed its first commitment of the 2026 class in Jaylen Stewart, an edge rusher out of Pearland (TX) HS.

Stewart, who’s scheduled to be in Stillwater on an official visit April 25-27, chose the Pokes over offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, Baylor, Houston, Illinois, Kansas, SMU, USC and Utah among others.

The recruiting process for Stewart and Oklahoma State moved really quickly as he wasn’t offered until early January of 2025, and the offer was extended by new defensive line coach, Ryan Osborn. 

Checking in at 6-2, 230 pounds, Stewart is coming off a very good junior season with the Oilers. He helped them to a 9-3 overall record, 7-1 in district play as he recorded 52 total tackles, 31 of which were solo stops, including 10 sacks.

Following his season, Stewart was named First Team All-District in UIL 6A Region III District 22. 

According to the 247Sports composite rankings, Stewart is currently the No. 473 overall prospect in the class, the No. 38 overall edge and the No. 64 ranked overall prospect out of Texas in the class.