LT Overton

LT Overton
Overton in 2024
Alabama Crimson Tide – No. 22
PositionDefensive lineman
ClassJunior
Personal information
Born: (2004-10-11) October 11, 2004 (age 20)[1]
College Station, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight283 lb (128 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolMilton (Milton, Georgia)

Lebbeus Thomas Overton (born October 11, 2004)[1] is an American football defensive lineman for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He previously played for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Early life

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

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]

Personal life

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.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b "LT Overton Defensive End - EDGE Alabama". nfldraftbuzz.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Haubert, Craig (2022-04-01). "Overton, No. 6 recruit in '22, picks Texas A&M". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  3. ^ Russell, Ali (2023-10-05). "Youthful LT Overton has life-long connections to College Station". TexAgs. Retrieved 2024-10-14.
  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. ^ Mason, Matthew (August 21, 2024). "The rise of LT Overton: Carrying the family legacy of athletic excellence". The Crimson White. Retrieved 2024-11-25.