L.T. Overton
Dallas CowboysScouting Report
2026 draft class
LT Overton is the most versatile defensive lineman in the 2026 NFL Draft class-an impressive run defender with the potential to be an impactful pass rusher at the next level. At 6'5", 278 pounds with near-34" arms, Overton entered Texas A&M as a 5-star recruit in 2022 before transferring to Alabama in 2024. His 2025 campaign was his best yet, logging career-highs of 4 sacks and 6 tackles for loss in 12 games for the Crimson Tide. What sets Overton apart is his alignment flexibility-in just one half against Georgia, he lined up at 8 different spots on the line, from shaded nose to playing over the flexed tight end in the slot, thriving most at the 4i/5T role attacking guards. His length is his best attribute; his wingspan could be the longest in the draft class. He has power in his shoulders and hands that sets up inside moves-swats, pulls, rips, and swims. Overton's natural leverage and high-floor run defense from multiple alignments is what he'll hang his hat on as a prospect. He shows good quickness out of his stance to fire upfield into blockers' chests, a strong upper body to shed blocks, and a powerful bull rush that rides blockers back to the quarterback.
Strengths
- Most versatile DL in 2026 class with 8+ alignment capability
- Exceptional length-wingspan may be longest in draft class
- Natural leverage and high-floor run defense from multiple spots
- Strong upper body to shed blocks with good hands and feet
- Powerful bull rush rides blockers back to quarterback
- Good quickness out of stance to fire upfield
- Power in shoulders and hands sets up inside moves
- Length creates extension against blockers
- 5-star pedigree with Alabama development
- Career-best production in 2025 (4 sacks
Concerns
- Hand accuracy below average as pass rusher-often misses and exposes chest
- Not good at working hands after initial contact
- Can get caught with subpar pad level against the run
- Tight hips show when changing direction
- Limited range and flexibility to make plays in pursuit
- Pass-rush arsenal lacks depth-still developing as power sequencer
- Gets washed inside when tackles stay balanced
- Modest athletic limitations may cap upside
College Production
2025 Alabama: 4 sacks, 6 TFL (career-highs), 12 games; Career: Texas A&M transfer to Alabama; 8 different alignments in one half vs Georgia
Honors
5-star recruit (2022); #5 EDGE in 2026 class; Second-team All-SEC caliber; Texas A&M to Alabama transfer