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DeMarvion Overshown ranks among PFF’s top NFL draft LB prospects

Pro Football Focus ranks Overshown as their No. 5 linebacker prospect in the 2023 NFL Draft class. 

DeMarvion Overshown is preparing for the NFL draft after wrapping up his best season as a Longhorn.

Overshown played a massive role in turning around the Texas defense in 2022. He totaled 96 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and four sacks, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors for his efforts. Overshown also displayed strong leadership abilities as a two-year captain for the team.

Since moving to linebacker from the safety spot ahead of the 2020 season, Overshown has seen steady improvement each year. With a better grasp of the position since developing under Pete Kwiatkowski and Jeff Chaote, he is ready to take on the professional level.

NFL scouts are no doubt impressed with Overshown’s excellent frame and athletism at the linebacker position. Pro Football Focus ranks Overshown as their No. 5 linebacker prospect in the 2023 draft class.

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Texas LB Jaylan Ford named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

Jaylan Ford takes home Big 12 weekly honors for the second time this season.

Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford has been named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week following his monster showing against Kansas State.

Ford led the Texas defense with a team-high 10 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Ford has a knack for creating turnovers in clutch moments. His interception set up a short field for the Texas offense right before halftime and his fumble recovery sealed the victory for the Longhorns.

The junior linebacker is having himself an All-Conference level season. Ford leads the Big 12 in total tackles, forced fumbles and run stops. His play is a significant reason Texas’ defense is much improved in 2022.

This marks the second time Ford has taken home Big 12 weekly honors this season. He won defensive player of the week after Texas’ win over Iowa State in October.

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