LT Overton explained
| LT Overton |
| School: | Alabama Crimson Tide |
| Currentnumber: | 22 |
| Currentposition: | Defensive lineman |
| Class: | Junior |
| Birth Date: | 11 October 2004[1] |
| Birth Place: | College Station, Texas, U.S. |
| Heightft: | 6 |
| Heightin: | 5 |
| Weight Lb: | 283 |
| Highschool: | Milton (Milton, Georgia) |
| Pastschools: | - Texas A&M (2022–2023)
- Alabama (2024–present)
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| Espn: | 4870960 |
Lebbeus Thomas Overton (born October 11, 2004) 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]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: LT Overton Defensive End - EDGE Alabama. nfldraftbuzz.com. October 10, 2024.
- Web site: Haubert . Craig . 2022-04-01 . Overton, No. 6 recruit in '22, picks Texas A&M . 2024-10-14 . ESPN.com . en.
- Web site: Russell . Ali . 2023-10-05 . Youthful LT Overton has life-long connections to College Station . 2024-10-14 . TexAgs . en.
- https://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school-sports-blog/milton-5-star-overton-to-skip-senior-season-announce-college-decision-in-april/UKCUS5VXINDN5FE2CMCA7BM44Y/ Milton 5-star L.T. Overton to skip senior season, reveal college choice in April
- https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/story/_/id/33646972/de-lebbeus-overton-no-6-recruit-2022-commits-texas-am DE Lebbeus Overton, the No. 6 football recruit in 2022, commits to Texas A&M
- https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/texas-a-m-football-recruiting-five-star-dl-lebbeus-overton-picks-aggies-over-georgia-and-oregon/ Texas A&M football recruiting: Five-star DL Lebbeus Overton picks Aggies over Georgia and Oregon
- https://www.news-press.com/story/sports/high-school/basketball/2021/12/19/city-palms-miltons-lt-overton-no-2-defensive-tackle-basketball-players-arrested/8931512002/ City of Palms: Milton's LT Overton, No. 2 defensive tackle in country, tackles hardwood too
- https://theeagle.com/sports/college/aggiesports/football/athleticism-of-texas-a-m-de-lt-overton-has-made-him-useful-in-both-pass/article_ae82a0e4-598c-11ee-bcbb-ab902b9857d9.html Athleticism of Texas A&M DE LT Overton has made him useful in both pass rush and coverage
- https://www.al.com/alabamafootball/2024/08/how-280-pound-ass-kicker-lt-overton-can-help-alabamas-pass-rush-in-2024.html How '280-pound ass-kicker' LT Overton can help Alabama’s pass rush in 2024
- https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/39147251/defensive-lineman-lt-overton-transfers-texas-alabama Defensive lineman LT Overton transfers from Texas A&M to Alabama
- https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/sports/college/football/2024/08/13/alabama-football-lt-overton-kalen-deboer-decision-transfer-defense/74735614007/ Alabama football's LT Overton on his decision to transfer to Alabama, his fit in defense
- Web site: Mason . Matthew . August 21, 2024 . The rise of LT Overton: Carrying the family legacy of athletic excellence . 2024-11-25 . The Crimson White.
