Phillip Steward

Phillip Deshawn Steward (born September 7, 1990) is an American former professional football linebacker.

Steward helped lead the Hightower Hurricanes to a 15–1 record and berth in the state championship game his junior season and was named All-District and All-State honoree.

During his senior season, he competed in the Space City Classic and Texas-Louisiana All-Star games.

Started all 12 games at strongside linebacker and was named first team All-Conference USA by the league's coaches and Phil Steele and received the program's Wilson Whitley Defensive Most Valuable Player award.

Led the Cougars and was ninth nationally with 128 total tackles and also had three interceptions, three pass breakups and one fumble recovery.