LT Overton DE/EDGE Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
LT Overton DE/EDGE Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/30/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.85 seconds (43%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.1 DOB: 10/11/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 09/30/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.85 seconds (43%*) | |
| Age: 20.1 DOB: 10/11/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 82.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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57% |
| Pass Rush: |
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81% |
| Run Defense: |
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77% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
6th
Overall Rank:
#178
Position rank:
#41
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| College Games: 32 College Snaps: 891 | ||
ESPN RATING: 92/100
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247 RATING: 98/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Colby Wooden - Auburn |
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83% |
| Patrick Jones II - Pittsburgh |
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78% |
| Isaiah Thomas - Oklahoma |
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76% |
Draft Profile: Bio
LT Overton, a 6'5", 283-pound defensive lineman, initially committed to Texas A&M's 2022 recruiting class as a unanimous five-star prospect. Over two seasons with the Aggies, Overton appeared in 23 games, recording 48 tackles, 3 for loss, and 1 sack. Following the 2023 season, he transferred to Alabama for the 2024 campaign.At Alabama, Overton quickly established himself as a key contributor along the defensive front. In his first few games, he led the team with four quarterback hurries while adding 11 tackles, including a sack, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup. His standout performance came against Wisconsin, where he notched six tackles, a sack, a forced fumble, and a pass breakup, earning defensive player of the week honors from the Crimson Tide coaching staff.
Overton's athletic background extends beyond football. In high school, he excelled as a two-way player and was an accomplished basketball athlete, showcasing his diverse athletic skillset and explosiveness.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Exceptional athleticism for his size, displaying elite lateral quickness and change of direction ability rarely seen in defensive linemen
- Versatile player capable of lining up in various techniques across the defensive front, offering scheme flexibility at the next level
- Demonstrates advanced hand usage, consistently keeping them active and violent to shed blocks effectively
- Possesses impressive play strength, allowing him to bull rush effectively while also showcasing finesse pass-rush moves
- Exhibits natural counter-move instincts, aided by his quick-twitch athleticism and body control
- Closes ground rapidly in pursuit, displaying excellent chase-down speed for a player of his size
- Shows a knack for slipping through gaps and creases, making it difficult for blockers to engage him consistently
- Instinctive run defender with a knack for filling gaps and disrupting blocking schemes
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Tends to rely on athletic ability over technique when rushing the passer, leading to ineffective rushes against more polished offensive tackles
- Occasionally loses containment on the edge, allowing mobile quarterbacks and outside runs to break free for big gains
- Needs to improve his get-off, occasionally late off the snap which negates his initial burst
- Pad level tends to rise through his rush, compromising leverage against seasoned offensive linemen
- Can struggle to re-anchor when faced with powerful down blocks in the run game
Scouting Report: Summary
Overton brings a blend of physical tools and raw potential to the defensive line position. His frame and athleticism suggest scheme versatility, with the ability to play as a base end in a 4-3 or potentially bulk up to a 3-4 defensive end. He flashes the ability to be disruptive in both the run and pass game, but consistency remains a question mark.While his physical traits jump off the tape, Overton's technical refinement lags behind his athletic gifts. His hand usage and pass rush plan need development to consistently win against NFL-caliber offensive linemen. In the run game, he shows flashes of dominance but must improve his ability to maintain gap integrity and shed blocks more efficiently.
Overton's ceiling is that of an impactful defensive lineman who can wreak havoc from multiple alignments. However, his floor is considerably lower due to his raw technique and inconsistent production. His development trajectory will be crucial in determining his ultimate impact at the next level. Teams will need to have a clear plan for unlocking his potential while being patient with his development curve.
How other scouting services rate LT Overton (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
58.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
19.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.