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WATCH: Longhorns LB DeMarvion Overshown Updates His Injury Rehab

WATCH: LB DeMarvion Overshown Updates His Injury Rehab; Texas Seeking Linebacker Help

Tomer Barazani

This past season, standout Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was playing through back pains. Now, after receiving surgery, Overshown looks like he is getting back on track:

“Rehab update: I went toe to toe with this death machine today and I’m happy to say I took the dub!! ArmBandit 1 - SM 1”

As the Longhorns’ projected best defenseman, Overshow is already getting first-round love in some early 2022 mock drafts.

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Recruited as a safety, Overshown didn’t get much playing time in his first two seasons, primarily because of his injuries and an abundance of other safeties. Only during his junior year did he transition to inside linebacker, bursting out as the Longhorns’ second-best defensive man (behind Joseph Ossai).

Overshown finished his junior campaign with 60 total tackles, two forced fumbles, and two interceptions. Additionally, concluded his junior campaign as the 2020 Valero Alamo Bowl Defensive MVP.

New Texas defensive coordinator coach Pete Kwiatkowski will implement his signature defensive attacking style to the Longhorns. This strategy will give Overshown a chance to prove himself and work towards a high pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Alongside Overshown, the other inside linebacker slot will be an open competition between David Gbenda, who’s had an impressive spring camp, and New Mexico State transfer Devin Richardson.

In addition, the Longhorns are actively pursuing other linebacker candidates in the transfer portal. Most notably, Sarkisian is eyeing former five-star Palaie Gaoteote IV (USC) and Shadrach Banks (early enrollee in Texas A&M).

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