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How former Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown fits with the Dallas Cowboys

Overshown could play much more than on special teams.

Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys on Friday night in the third round of the 2023 NFL draft. He could greatly factor into the team’s long-term plans. Continue reading “How former Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown fits with the Dallas Cowboys”

Dallas Cowboys select Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown in third round of NFL draft

DeMarvion Overshown is staying in Texas with the Dallas Cowboys!

The Dallas Cowboys selected Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown with their third-round pick on Friday night. Overshown came off the board as the No. 90 pick in the draft.

The move is a surprising one given how little publicity the Longhorns linebacker received throughout draft season. Nevertheless, the Arp, Texas, native adds tremendous speed and athleticism to a defense that could use help at the position.

The former five-star high school recruit enjoyed an illustrious college career, capped by 96 tackles in his final season on the Forty Acres. He received first-team All Big 12 honors and finished as a Butkus Award semifinalist for the nation’s top linebacker.

Texas’ defensive star is a versatile piece to add to the Dallas defense. Overshown figures to bolster the Cowboys’ pass rush with elite edge rusher Micah Parsons and veteran end DeMarcus Lawrence. He could become a long-term option for the team at linebacker.

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