LB DeMarvion Overshown is going to be nice in Dan Quinn's system!

[Jake]

Jayron Kearse 2.0, with a higher ceiling.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Jayron Kearse 2.0, with a higher ceiling.

 

[rambo2]

Big12 defenders - LOL

We'll see. Fingers crossed.

The linebacker on the Super Bowl champion Chiefs was a Big 12 defender.

 

[Beaker42]

It’s clear they don’t really like Jabril Cox.

Clark is a completely different story. The fact he saw the field so quickly last year says a ton.

He basically leap frogged everyone on the roster the moment he was healthy.

I don’t see Overshown being in competition for a “linebacker”spot.

I think he’s going to be used like a chess piece and he’ll never have a true position.

Quinn runs a hybrid defense that basically just matches up with whatever the offense is doing.

If anything, I see him being used more as a DE like Micah. He’ll likely play more true LB than Micah too.

 

[CATCH17]

If anything, I see him being used more as a DE like Micah. He’ll likely play more true LB than Micah too.

I think he will be used more like Donovan Wilson with some edge rushing sprinkled in.

 

[Beaker42]

C’mon Hennessy, give the kid a chance.

 

[ThreeandOut]

In basketball they sometimes talk about a player being a three level scorer that can score at the rim, midrange, and the three point line. I think the Cowboys might think that Overshown is a three level defender that can cover in the secondary, play the traditional LB role in the middle of the field, and impact the line of scrimmage as a pass rusher. There's not many defenders that can make an impact at all levels of the defense.

 

[Typhus]

I like Overshown, but I think Damone Clark is LVE's sidekick.

Thats what I'm seeing as well, Overshown is behind Clark for the time being.

 

[Robster8989]

In basketball they sometimes talk about a player being a three level scorer that can score at the rim, midrange, and the three point line. I think the Cowboys might think that Overshown is a three level defender that can cover in the secondary, play the traditional LB role in the middle of the field, and impact the line of scrimmage as a pass rusher. There's not many defenders that can make an impact at all levels of the defense.

Nice analogy man, I agree.
I just think it will take him some time to adjust to the league.
Luckily, we have guys in front of him (like Kearse), so he has some time.

 

[CowboysLakerBamaFan]

I don't think this guy's game will translate.

Mazi and Schoonmaker will have nfl careers, but I bet Overshown will be playing for another team by 2026, and will be out of the league 2 years later

 

[speedkilz88]

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[speedkilz88]

They claimed he was in the discussion for the 2nd round pick. Longhorns head coach was Quinn's offensive coordinator with the Falcons. Quinn must think this guys going to be big time in his defense as a traditional LB.

 

[xwalker]

If anything, I see him being used more as a DE like Micah. He’ll likely play more true LB than Micah too.

Parsons rushed primarily from a LB spot his rookie season. They want a player in that role now that Parsons is at DE.

It is big part of the reason they signed Barr last season. Off-ball LB that is a good pass rusher.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

he has some tools to work with in this defense, but don't expect anything from him first half of the season, he will probably not be active. that hybrid, Saftey/LB position is not an easy one to man, with lots of responsibilities. he has to be protected initially and allow his natural ability to make plays.

 

[Rayman70]

I'm waiting for just 1 of these hyped linebackers to do something. Cox, Clark now him. Prove it somebody

why? Whats the incentive? They never have to earn anything because Jerry is so busy telling the world how these guys are this and that.The star on the helmet doesn't have to be earned anymore, its given. Until things like that change, then it will be sporadic results.

 

[Rayman70]

I will say this much, Clark has shown us glimpses of what he can be.

 

[beware_d-ware]

I really like Overshown.

College defenses usually stay pretty vanilla, so it's fantastic to see that Overshown has already put on the field in a Dan Quinn hybrid role. And he was good at it! He's a high-end athlete, so it's a clean projection to the NFL from there.

I think he's worth more to Dallas than to other teams, frankly. Most teams have to project how much his size will translate (or not) to a traditional Will role. But Dan Quinn has had so much success with Overshown's body type before. We already run two safety-backers like him in Kearse and Wilson, so there's no risk that he's too small for us. And likewise, the rover role he played at Texas muddles his traditional LB projection, but looks perfect for the Cowboys.

The only risk I see with him is that he only put up one big season in 3 years starting, and it's when he was at his oldest and most physically mature vs opponents. He'll lose that leg up in the NFL. But that's also why he was a 3rd rounder....if he had put up two big years at UT, he'd be a top 50 pick.

 

[America's Cowboy]

I really like Overshown.

College defenses usually stay pretty vanilla, so it's fantastic to see that Overshown has already put on the field in a Dan Quinn hybrid role. And he was good at it! He's a high-end athlete, so it's a clean projection to the NFL from there.

I think he's worth more to Dallas than to other teams, frankly. Most teams have to project how much his size will translate (or not) to a traditional Will role. But Dan Quinn has had so much success with Overshown's body type before. We already run two safety-backers like him in Kearse and Wilson, so there's no risk that he's too small for us. And likewise, the rover role he played at Texas muddles his traditional LB projection, but looks perfect for the Cowboys.

The only risk I see with him is that he only put up one big season in 3 years starting, and it's when he was at his oldest and most physically mature vs opponents. He'll lose that leg up in the NFL. But that's also why he was a 3rd rounder....if he had put up two big years at UT, he'd be a top 50 pick.

Totally agree. Good thing DeMarvion Overshown didn't truly stand out until this last 2022 season and fell to us late in the 3rd round. Cowboys lucked out. Now it's time for Overshown to learn from Dan Quinn and truly let his talent grow into a good hybrid LB for us.

 

[conner01]

I didn’t like Cox, I liked Clark some but didn’t love his game tape… but Overshown I like. He will be put to good use in this defense.

He’s an easy mover and can do anything you want him to do. He should be great in coverage.

He does need to be a better tackler but that about all that he really needs to work on. Just learn the scheme and work hard and I can’t imagine him not being a good player.

I liked Cox coming out. I watched him in college and he was a player. That doesn’t always translate to the nfl though
Overshown has real potential and I could see him stepping into Kearse roll if he’s not back next year

 

[conner01]

I really like Overshown.

College defenses usually stay pretty vanilla, so it's fantastic to see that Overshown has already put on the field in a Dan Quinn hybrid role. And he was good at it! He's a high-end athlete, so it's a clean projection to the NFL from there.

I think he's worth more to Dallas than to other teams, frankly. Most teams have to project how much his size will translate (or not) to a traditional Will role. But Dan Quinn has had so much success with Overshown's body type before. We already run two safety-backers like him in Kearse and Wilson, so there's no risk that he's too small for us. And likewise, the rover role he played at Texas muddles his traditional LB projection, but looks perfect for the Cowboys.

The only risk I see with him is that he only put up one big season in 3 years starting, and it's when he was at his oldest and most physically mature vs opponents. He'll lose that leg up in the NFL. But that's also why he was a 3rd rounder....if he had put up two big years at UT, he'd be a top 50 pick.

Quinn can have fun with this kid