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LT Overton
Overton in 2024
No. 99 – Dallas Cowboys
PositionDefensive end
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2004-10-11) October 11, 2004 (age 21)[1]
College Station, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight274 lb (124 kg)
Career information
High schoolMilton (Milton, Georgia)
College
NFL draft2026: 4th round, 137th overall pick
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lebbeus Thomas Overton (born October 11, 2004)[1] is an American professional football defensive end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies and the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected by the Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL draft.

Early life

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Overton was born on October 11, 2004, in College Station, Texas.[2][3] He attended Bessemer Academy in Bessemer, Alabama as a freshman and graduated from Milton High School in Milton, Georgia. A five-star recruit, he reclassified from the 2023 to 2022 class.[4] He was selected to play in the 2022 Under Armour All-American Game. He committed to Texas A&M University to play college football.[5][6] Overton also played basketball in high school.[7]

College career

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Overton played at Texas A&M in 2022 and 2023.[8] In 23 games, he had 48 tackles and one sack.[9] After the 2023 he entered the transfer portal and transferred to the University of Alabama.[10] He was a starter his first year at Alabama in 2024.[11]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Wingspan 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m)		 274 lb
(124 kg)		 33+1⁄4 in
(0.84 m)		 10+5⁄8 in
(0.27 m)		 6 ft 9+3⁄8 in
(2.07 m)		 4.87 s 1.70 s 2.84 s 4.75 s 7.61 s 26.0 in
(0.66 m)		 9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[12][13]

Overton was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round with the 137th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft.[14]

Personal life

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Oveton's mother, Eunice Thomas, was a stand-out volleyball player for the University of Kentucky. His father, Milton Overton played college football at Oklahoma and is the current athletic director at Kennesaw State University.[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b "LT Overton Defensive End - EDGE Alabama". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Haubert, Craig (April 1, 2022). "Overton, No. 6 recruit in '22, picks Texas A&M". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Russell, Ali (October 5, 2023). "Youthful LT Overton has life-long connections to College Station". TexAgs. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  4. ^ Milton 5-star L.T. Overton to skip senior season, reveal college choice in April
  5. ^ DE Lebbeus Overton, the No. 6 football recruit in 2022, commits to Texas A&M
  6. ^ Texas A&M football recruiting: Five-star DL Lebbeus Overton picks Aggies over Georgia and Oregon
  7. ^ City of Palms: Milton's LT Overton, No. 2 defensive tackle in country, tackles hardwood too
  8. ^ Athleticism of Texas A&M DE LT Overton has made him useful in both pass rush and coverage
  9. ^ How '280-pound ass-kicker' LT Overton can help Alabama’s pass rush in 2024
  10. ^ Defensive lineman LT Overton transfers from Texas A&M to Alabama
  11. ^ Alabama football's LT Overton on his decision to transfer to Alabama, his fit in defense
  12. ^ "LT Overton Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  13. ^ "LT Overton College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 12, 2026.
  14. ^ Walker, Patrik (April 25, 2026). "LT Overton selected by Cowboys as final fourth-round pick in 2026 NFL Draft". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved April 27, 2026.
  15. ^ Mason, Matthew (August 21, 2024). "The rise of LT Overton: Carrying the family legacy of athletic excellence". The Crimson White. Retrieved November 25, 2024.
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