Shemar Stewart’s parents: Know all about his family background

Who are Shemar Steward’s parents, whose support has been instrumental in his journey to becoming one of the top prospects in the 2025 Draft?


Shemar Stewart’s parents: Know all about his family background

Shemar Stewart (Via Bleacher Report)

Shemar Stewart, the talented defensive end for the Texas A&M Aggies, has been making waves in the college football scene since his recruitment in 2022. Raised in Miramar, Florida, he attended Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens, where he led the team to Florida 4A regional quarterfinals with recorded stats of 48 tackles and 15.0 sacks. 

After establishing himself as a standout player in high school, he gained recognition as one of the top recruits in the 2022 college football class. He was rewarded with a scholarship from Texas A&M University and joined the team in 2022. In his freshman year, he earned the defensive Top Newcomer award at the annual team banquet. 

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The following year, he was honored with the Defensive Most Improved award for appearing in the Texas Bowl against Oklahoma State. After another standout year in 2024, where he led the team with seven QB hurries and ranked among the top five with 5.5 tackles for loss, he was declared for the 2025 NFL Draft. 

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Born on November 12, 2003, Steward’s journey to becoming one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft is deeply rooted in his upbringing and the support of his parents, Brandon Marquez and Latoya Smith (not confirmed).

Who are Shemar Stewart’s parents?

Shemar’s parents, Brandon Marquez and Latoya Smith have been instrumental in shaping his career and personal life, especially his mother. However, he was introduced to football by his friends, at the young age of 12 years. They used to play at Ives Estates Park in Miami, and when he joined them, he simply wanted “to be as good as them or even better.” After realizing that football was his calling, he continued it at Monsignor Edward Pace High School. 

Texas A&M stanout DB Shemar Stewart
Texas A&M standout DB Shemar Stewart (Via Bleacher Report)

His high head coach Mario Perez had describes the star edge rusher as “football junkie that obsesses over film.” Before realizing his true skills as a defensive back, he used to play both the offensive and defensive lines, which laid the foundation for his future success. 

Where do Shemar Stewart’s parents live?

Shemar was born to Jamaican parents in Miami, Florida. In an interview with Miami Herald, the edge rusher revealed that his father lives in Jamaica and he hasn’t been a consistent part of his life. 

Texas A&M's DB Shemar Stewart
Texas A&M’s DB Shemar Stewart (Via Chiefs Wire)

Shemar grew up with his mom in Miramar, where he attended high school. Besides her, he is closest to his grandmother, who lives in North Miami. 

What does Shemar Stewart’s parents do for a living?

There isn’t much information available about the professional life of Shemar’s parents. The defensive back revealed once that they are the reason why he chose Texas A&M over the Miami Hurricanes, where he initially wanted to play. 

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Shemar Stewart (Via On3)

“My parents didn’t want me to stay at home at all. It’s Miami, you know. The nightlife can get pretty distracting. Trying to keep my head on straight,” he said, via TexAgs

What’s the net worth of Shemar Stewart’s parents?

Since the profession of his parents is unknown, their net worth also has not been declared. However, their son, Shemar has a remarkable NIL valuation of $461,000, positioning him as the second-highest valued defensive lineman. 

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