Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Player Information
Player: LT Overton
School: Alabama
Height/Weight: 6-5/283 lbs.
Player Background
– 5-Star Recruit
– Under Armour All-American
– Played Basketball in High School
– Transferred from Texas A&M to Alabama
– Father Played Football at Oklahoma, Mother Played Volleyball at Kentucky
Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season
– 90 Tackles
– 6 Tackles for a Loss
– 3 Sacks
– 1 Forced Fumbles
Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season
– 66.6 PFF Run Defense Grade
– 66.6 PFF Pass Rush Grade
– 8 QB Hits
– 45 QB Hurries
– 43 Defensive Stops
Player Traits
– Strong grip and shedding ability
– Bull rush ability is what he relies on
– High motor to pursue on extended plays
– Good patience to not overcommit in pursuit
– Provides reliable run support
Player Summary
LT Overton won’t make you go “wow” when you look at his boxscore, but that is why the film is always important. The film shows this absolute bull of a pass rusher on the Alabama defense who will overwhelm tackles with his power. To match his power is his big motor, which is used to pursue quarterbacks or running backs as they move around the backfield. He is patient in his pursuit, so he doesn’t overcommit, and more often than not, it allows him to be in a position to make a play more often than not. Overton has one last chance to make a lasting impression with the Crimson Tide and scouts in the Fall.