L.T. Overton
Career Summary
L.T. Overton is a defensive lineman from Milton, Georgia, who played at Texas A&M and Alabama before Dallas selected him in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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High School
Overton was a five-star high school recruit and competed in both football and basketball.
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College Career
Overton began his college career at Texas A&M, playing 23 games across the 2022 and 2023 seasons. After transferring to Alabama in 2024, he played 26 games with 16 starts, recording 84 tackles, nine tackles for loss, six sacks, 13 quarterback hurries, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery.
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Path to the NFL
The Dallas Cowboys selected Overton with the 137th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Dallas drafted Overton as a versatile defensive lineman and listed him at defensive tackle, with a plan to use him as a lighter interior rusher who can align wide at times.
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Career Accomplishments
Overton earned SEC Community Service Team recognition in 2025 and was named to the watch lists for the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, Wuerffel Trophy, and Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year.
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Playing Style
Dallas described Overton as a high-motor pass-rushing defensive lineman whose projected role includes lining up wide as an interior rusher. The Cowboys noted that refining his hand technique and pad level are developmental priorities.
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31869, 00-0040880, 10/11/2004, L.T. Overton, Lebbeus, Overton
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