Lebbeus Overton could have been the best rated defensive recruiter in the class of 2023, when everything was said and done, with an attempt to be in conversation no. 1 regardless of position, even with such as Arch Manning in the classroom.
In February, however, he reclassified himself to class 2022 and announced his intention to make several visits. After trips to Oregon, Georgia and Texas, A&M decided to go public on Friday with a verbal commitment to Aggies Jimba Fisher.
“I will announce my commitment at the University of Texas A&M,” Overton said during a ceremony at Milton High School (Ga.), Which hosts ESPN2 during its basketball presentation at Geico Nationals High School. “First academics, then building relationships with coaches … building trust. A&M had it all. ”
The senior’s last visit to College Station was where a combination of Fisher and assistants Elijah Robinson and Terry Price put them to bed. Overton, who was originally considering further trips, closed matters after A&M’s official visit and released details to make a promise on Friday.
Pass rusher, who officially chose A&M over hats on the table ahead of Georgia and Oregon, despite the fact that Ohio and Oklahoma are also in their top group, has four years of university experience, terrorizes offenses with the elite first step, advanced technology and the frame into which it continues to grow.
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Overton, who is still far from his physical ceiling and weighs 6’4 “, 265 pounds, excels as an athlete as well as a pure pass rusher. How many defensive ends can he redirect and track Travis Hunter’s No. 1 recruit? Overton did in his latest prep game , during which spatial awareness spread to him.
On Friday nights, where it counts the most, Overton was sought after because of his athleticism, a premium position that stood as a player on the edge along with his acumen, not to mention production. Starting at the university as an eighth-grader in 2018, he registered more than 100 losing matches and 50 sacks, seeking prospects for the best positions in the Atlanta area.
Overton can attack like a real edge, from a standing position or even work inside with his hand in the dirt. Simply put, this is a special high floor a an athlete with a high ceiling, around which a defense can finally be built.
Speaking of specials, this Texas A&M defensive haul is the anchor of the highest haul to College Station. In addition to Overton, SI99 recruits Shemar Stewart, Walter Nolen, Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy, Anthony Lucas and Malick Sylla will perform in the freshman class in the fall. Overton is 30th overall in the class.
TAMU will now add more members of the Overton family, as Lebbeus’ older brother Micaiah is likely to leave the SEC West program after three years in the Liberty Flames defensive line.
The Overton brothers are expected to enroll in Texas A&M this summer.