Tag: DeMarvion Overshown

Longhorns receiver Brennan Eagles states he won’t play another snap

Texas Longhorns wide receiver states that he won’t player another snap due to civil rights of black Americans being violated.

There have been a lot of statements released in light of what is going on in the world today. So many black athletes have stepped up to speak out against police brutality and mistreatment aimed toward African Americans in our country. The latest to speak out was Texas Longhorns wide receiver Brennan Eagles who said that he “won’t play another snap knowing what is going on in our society.”

“Okay so for all my brothers out there that are student athletes, do you really think athletics should be a man focus right now during this time that we live in? At the end of the day if that is the main focus i [sic] find you blind to the fact that your platform can change this,” Eagles tweeted. Thousands of people come to watch for Entertainment, revenue is built from that, money is generated from us. If it wasn’t for athletics we would’t have coaches/trainers. Doctors wouldn’t perform as many surgeries, etc. the list goes on. I’ll be damned if you think I’ll play Another snap with the platform i have that effects majority of people that contribute to the sport who don’t actually play. Know your value is all I’m saying. Athletics brings people together all over but at the end of the day I’m not going to play another snap knowing what’s going on in our society due to color and the system being broken… i just can’t…….let’s look at the bigger picture. Don’t care if you yellow or blue that goes for every athlete/Supporter out there.

Current linebacker DeMarvion Overshown commented that he stood with him and Juwan Mitchell also voiced his support for Eagles’ comments.

Brennan Eagles is their top returning wide receiver from last season after Devin Duvernay and Collin Johnson made their way to the NFL. Eagles was the 6th ranked player in the state of Texas and 10th wide receiver according to 247Sports composite rankings in the 2018 recruiting class.

According to 247Sports, Herman was recently on the HERD with Collin Cowherd and showed his support for his players.

“I told our players I don’t have their back, I have their front. ‘You tell me what to do, what wall to run through, I’ll run through it, I’ll make a hole so big that you guys can walk through it.’ Because that’s how passionately we feel, because when you love somebody the way we love our players and you see them hurt and you see them angry and you see them frustrated, much like a parent, you want to take all of that off of their heart and you want to put it all on yourself and be there for them and provide some guidance for them,” Herman said. “Hopefully us here at Texas we won’t be forgotten on our message on this topic. In a short few weeks, hopefully us a program and our individuals within our program can help truly affect real change in the system.”

Tom Herman lists four potential breakout players on Texas’ defense

Texas head coach Tom Herman has high hopes for four young defensive players.

Texas head coach Tom Herman hired new defensive coordinator Chris Ash at the conclusion of the 2019 season in hopes of improving what was one of the worst units in college football. Continue reading “Tom Herman lists four potential breakout players on Texas’ defense”

Could DeMarvion Overshown be the next Isaiah Simmons?

With a new position coming for DeMarvion Overshown in 2020, could he fill a role similar to Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons?

The newest defensive coordinator Chris Ash recently discussed moving defensive back DeMarvion Overshown to linebacker. The defense will be scrapping their 3-3-5 defensive look for the more traditional 4-3 in the first year under Ash. The new defensive play caller had mentioned that they will be trying players at different positions to find the best fit for each of them.

Could Overshown be the next Isaiah Simmons? No one should expect a player to step in immediately and have that same level of impact but could he play that same type of role?

Whether it is the NFL or college football, they both are “copycat” leagues. When one finds success, oftentimes other teams will take an aspect of their game and try to mimic it for success. Overshown has the talent to definitely take on this sort of role for Texas.

Overshown has only been able to get on the field in six games over his first two years on the forty acres and with a loaded defensive backfield, playing linebacker might be his best option to get on the field. The four-star safety out of Arp, Texas has the size reminiscent of Simmons. Both stand in at 6’4″ but Simmons slightly heavier. Work in the weight room over the offseason will help him bulk up to play closer to the line.

Size, closing speed and ability to make the big hit makes him an ideal candidate to play linebacker. His two-way experience at Arp and playing defensive back the last two seasons gives you can idea that he can be a versatile piece for the defense. Overshown moving positions much like Joseph Ossai could be a huge factor on the defense raising its level in 2020.

Longhorns Wire Roundtable: Top five returners on defense in 2020

Three authors from Longhorns Wire rank the top returners on defense for Texas’ 2020 season.

Three Longhorns Wire authors rank their top returners on the defensive side of the ball.

Cami Griffin, Staff Writer

  1. Caden Sterns S – He’s one of the best safeties in the entire conference and will likely be a team captain this season, he just needs to stay healthy.
  2. Joseph Ossai LB – Texas has to get after the quarterback in Chris Ash’s new scheme, we got a glimpse of that with his three sacks and six tackles for loss against Utah.
  3. D’Shawn Jamison DB – Versatility. Jamison is expected to get more playing time this season, at both cornerback and as a kick returner.

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  4. Ta’Quon Graham DE – Texas had one of the worst defensive units in college football last season. If they want to win games in the trenches, they need to let Graham loose.
  5. Anthony Cook CB – Started four games last year, Tom Herman recently announced that Cook will be playing some at nickel this season.
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