Cowboys rookie LT Overton faces high expectations at training camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 11:06 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Dallas Cowboys rookie defensive lineman LT Overton enters training camp amid significant expectations. Owner Jerry Jones likened Overton to the traded Osa Odighizuwa, indicating the pressure to fill a key role. Overton was a five-star recruit from Georgia, noted for his power and energy, but he has technical flaws to address, such as slow first steps and poor leverage. The coaching staff aims to correct these issues as camp progresses, hoping Overton can elevate his game before the regular season.
- •LT Overton compared to Osa Odighizuwa by Jerry Jones
- •Overton was a five-star recruit from Georgia
- •He posted 42 tackles and four sacks in his final college season
- •Coaching staff aims to improve his technique at camp
- •Expectations are high for his role in Dallas' new defensive lineup
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"Cowboys rookie defensive lineman LT Overton faces high expectations at training camp after Jerry Jones compared him to the traded Osa Odighizuwa.
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