LT Overton

The Player

Overton is a powerful, movement-capable defensive lineman with intriguing physical tools and flashes of dominance, but his projection is clouded by his inconsistency in effort, pad level, and overall play-to-play unreliability.

He’s not a traditional Alabama interior plugger—Overton has better than expected mobility for his compact, squatty frame. When he fires off the ball with proper intent and leverage, he’s a difficult player to handle. His ability to generate power from the ground up and maintain strength through contact stands out, and he’s aided by his good torso flexibility, which allows him to keep working even when engaged. At his best, he can collapse space and disrupt both the run game and pocket.

As a pass rusher, Overton wins with power more than speed. He lacks true edge burst or lateral quickness, but when he builds momentum, he can convert it into force and drive tackles backward. His impact comes from pushing the pocket and affecting the quarterback’s platform rather than consistently finishing plays.

Against the run, he has the tools to be a strong point-of-attack defender. He can anchor, fight through blocks, and deliver violent finishes when he disengages. However, his tape is inconsistent—his pad level rises too often, and he can lose balance or end up on the ground, particularly when his technique and effort waver. There are stretches when he looks dominant, followed by snaps when he’s controlled or displaced.

His central issue is his consistency. Overton’s effort, urgency, and conditioning appear uneven, and his fluctuating weight only adds to those concerns. When he’s locked in, he flashes starting-caliber ability; when he’s not, his impact diminishes significantly.

The Draft

After studying the 2024 tape from Overton’s first season at Alabama, we thought that he was tracking toward a grade equivalent to a top-50 pick in the draft. But his 2025 tape was a bit disappointing, especially in terms of his pass rush development and consistency of effort. Now it appears that the earliest Overton will hear his name called is Round 3.  

The Projection

Some teams view Overton as a 3-technique in a four-man front, while others view him as a 5-technique in a three-man front—and some may even see him as a power-based edge in their scheme. With so many multiple fronts in today’s NFL, that versatility is one of Overton’s greatest assets. If he lands in a DL room with veteran leadership that will hold him accountable and he commits to the process, he’s capable of developing into a Moro Ojomo–type versatile impact player in the NFL.