Cowboys rookie LT Overton aims to exceed low expectations this summer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:07 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Dallas Cowboys rookie LT Overton, drafted No. 137 overall, faces low expectations entering the NFL. Overton, a 6-foot-3, 287-pound defensive tackle, struggled to meet the hype during his college career despite being a five-star recruit. Analysts suggest that his low draft status may reduce pressure, allowing him to develop his game. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones compared Overton to former player Osa Odighizuwa, emphasizing his potential in the current defensive scheme. The team hopes Overton can improve his explosiveness and technique to make an impact this season.
- •LT Overton was the Cowboys’ second-to-last pick in the 2026 draft.
- •His college career included mixed reviews and only 12 tackles for loss.
- •Jerry Jones sees potential similarities to former Cowboys DT Osa Odighizuwa.
- •Overton’s performance this summer will focus on improving explosiveness.
- 1:07 PMYahoo Sports — Cowboys’ rookie: Low expectations + high skillset = prime opportunity
"For the first time in his football career Cowboys rookie linemen LT Overton has a chance to really exceed expectations and that may be all he needs
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