Sep 13, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton (22) celebrates after sacking Wisconsin quarterback Danny O'Neil (18) at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
LT Overton is headed to Dallas after getting drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Overton played two seasons with the Crimson Tide after transferring from Texas A&M. He finished his time at Alabama with 84 total tackles, nine tackles for loss and six sacks across two seasons.
The former five-star is the first Alabama defender to get drafted in this year’s draft. He is the fourth Alabama player, joining Ty Simpson, Kadyn Proctor and Germie Bernard.
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