In Hindsight, How Did Overshown Fall to the Third Round?

[Dalmations202]

Smaller guy who is lightning quick in a position that needs solid muscle. Probable injury issues as long as they keep him there.
Tweener. Much better for Quinns D than Zims, in my opinion.

Would be awesome if a DC wanted to use him as the LEO/SAM which could swap with the SS ie Wilson, but that is the only way I see them keeping him on the field and healthy.

 

[beware_d-ware]

Same. In hindsight, would you think he would be worth a 2nd round pick? I see him at times outshining Parsons. They make a great duo.

I mean, I would've taken him in the 2nd over Schoonmaker, and it doesn't take a hindsight hero to say that. Schoon sucked.

But realistically, I think Overshown went about where he should have gone as a prospect. There were three other 3rd round LBs drafted that year, and two looked pretty darn promising. Not sure you could say that Overshown was a clear-cut round better than them.

-Daiyan Henley. If Overshown was a safety developing into an LB, Henley was like a safety trapped at LB. Super skinny tweener who was bad against the run, but uncommonly advanced in coverage. He was a comparable player to Overshown, but I liked Henley more. You could make the case that Overshown was the more well-rounded football player, but Henley's zone coverage was such a standout skill. He was drafted by the Chargers and is an every-down starter for them.

-Drew Sanders. This is a dude I loved. 6'5" DE/LB tweener who stuffed the stat sheet with tackles and sacks. Seemed like he had the ability to do it all. I thought he was a top 50 player... the Broncos drafted him and he's done literally nothing for them. I don't follow the Broncos and couldn't tell you why.

-Trenton Simpson. Athlete playing football. 4.4 speed, could jump out of the gym, had no idea where the football was going. He got 1st round buzz at one point, but I never liked him and the NFL didn't either. He's a rotational player on the Ravens.

 

[cnuball21]

I mean, I would've taken him in the 2nd over Schoonmaker, and it doesn't take a hindsight hero to say that. Schoon sucked.

But realistically, I think Overshown went about where he should have gone as a prospect. There were three other 3rd round LBs drafted that year, and two looked pretty darn promising. Not sure you could say that Overshown was a clear-cut round better than them.

-Daiyan Henley. If Overshown was a safety developing into an LB, Henley was like a safety trapped at LB. Super skinny tweener who was bad against the run, but uncommonly advanced in coverage. He was a comparable player to Overshown, but I liked Henley more. You could make the case that Overshown was the more well-rounded football player, but Henley's zone coverage was such a standout skill. He was drafted by the Chargers and is an every-down starter for them.

-Drew Sanders. This is a dude I loved. 6'5" DE/LB tweener who stuffed the stat sheet with tackles and sacks. Seemed like he had the ability to do it all. I thought he was a top 50 player... the Broncos drafted him and he's done literally nothing for them. I don't follow the Broncos and couldn't tell you why.

-Trenton Simpson. Athlete playing football. 4.4 speed, could jump out of the gym, had no idea where the football was going. He got 1st round buzz at one point, but I never liked him and the NFL didn't either. He's a rotational player on the Ravens.

Man I remember we were talking about Drew Sanders as a potential 1st rounder…bullet dodged.

Clemson has a similar LBr coming out in Carter - he’s played a ton of snaps so instincts might be a little better.

I think Marist is the Mike moving forward - so we just need another guy that can fly
and hit.

 

[FanofJerry]

Can anyone answer?

Does Overshown miss assignments? Or, is he not a cerebral player?

havent read entire thread but most.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Same. In hindsight, would you think he would be worth a 2nd round pick? I see him at times outshining Parsons. They make a great duo.

No. He is a good splash player, but is a rather poor tackler, and coverage LB. He allowed 49 receptions on 54 targets last. Thats a 90% completion rate.

 

[darthseinfeld]

Man I remember we were talking about Drew Sanders as a potential 1st rounder…bullet dodged.

Clemson has a similar LBr coming out in Carter - he’s played a ton of snaps so instincts might be a little better.

I think Marist is the Mike moving forward - so we just need another guy that can fly
and hit.

I liked Drew alot too. I think we were all looking at Quinn guys, and he fit the bill. Just doesn't work out sometimes

 

[darthseinfeld]

Can anyone answer?

Does Overshown miss assignments? Or, is he not a cerebral player?

havent read entire thread but most.

Missed assignments, I don't know. However he has a ways to go as far as being a complete player. Very high missed tackle rate ( 18%) and a 90% allowed at almost 10 yards a pop

 

[FanofJerry]

Missed assignments, I don't know. However he has a ways to go as far as being a complete player. Very high missed tackle rate ( 18%) and a 90% allowed at almost 10 yards a pop

Yeah, I dont watch film, I'll take your word for it, even if that is ignorant.

He is around the ball, and seems like people like teams that play hard and team tackle well. Doesnt mean he is good, just saying...you are saying counter to what others like.

If the guy is missing his assignments, why is he out there? can you answer?

 

[darthseinfeld]

Yeah, I dont watch film, I'll take your word for it, even if that is ignorant.

He is around the ball, and seems like people like teams that play hard and team tackle well. Doesnt mean he is good, just saying...you are saying counter to what others like.

If the guy is missing his assignments, why is he out there? can you answer?

Its not that he is bad. Its just that he still has a ways to go to be a complete player. He made alot of plays, but he was very much a feast or famine player in 2024