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Cowboys Draft Alabama DL LT Overton at No. 137

The move adds a versatile, developmental lineman to a pass-rush overhaul.

Overview

  • Dallas selected Alabama defensive lineman LT Overton at No. 137 in the fourth round Saturday, following earlier edge picks Malachi Lawrence at 23 and Jaishawn Barham at 91.
  • Overton measures 6-foot-3 and 274 pounds and was scouted as a versatile tweener who can play on the edge or slide inside based on scheme.
  • He spent two seasons at Texas A&M before transferring to Alabama, where he posted 84 tackles, nine tackles for loss and six sacks across 26 games.
  • Evaluators highlight strong run defense, power and leverage but note average burst and bend, with some projecting snaps at 3-technique in passing downs.
  • His selection makes him the latest in a long pipeline, extending Alabama’s streak to 12 straight drafts with a defensive lineman picked and signaling Dallas’ push to restock its front.