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20-07-2025
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Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: Domani Jackson
In what will be a loaded Alabama Crimson Tide secondary this season, there are few names, if any, who are more experienced than cornerback Domani Jackson. Entering year two in Tuscaloosa, Jackson transferred into the Alabama program a year ago, and similar to fellow defensive standout LT Overton, opted-to return to college for another year, bypassing the 2025 NFL draft in the process. With this return to Alabama, Jackson now enters the 2025 season cemented as a starting cornerback, and could potentially be set for a career-year yet again. However, just what could this season look like for Jackson? Here is a look at everything you need to know ahead of Alabama cornerback Domani Jackson's 2025 season. Domani Jackson player information Position: Defensive Back Jersey Number: No. 1 Height: 6'1 Weight: 196 Class: Senior Hometown: San Diego, California High School: Mater Dei Domani Jackson career stats A player who originally began his career at USC, Jackson will be entering his fourth season at the collegiate level in 2025, as well as his second at Alabama. From the 2022-24 seasons, Jackson has a combined 87 tackles, two TFL, two interceptions, 11 PD, and one forced fumble. Domani Jackson 2024 stats The 2024 campaign was Jackson's first at Alabama, starting all 13 games for the Crimson Tide a year ago at the cornerback position. During his first season at Alabama, Jackson had a career-year, posting 52 tackles with two TFL, two interceptions, seven PD, and a forced fumble. Domani Jackson recruiting ranking Prior to attending USC, Jackson was considered as one of the nation's elite prospects in the 2022 recruiting class, ranking as the No. 5 overall player nationally, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. Considered a five-star prospect, Jackson also ranked as the nation's No. 2 cornerback in the class, as well as the No. 1 player in the state of California where he attended national powerhouse Mater Dei High School. Before coming to Alabama, Jackson was considered as the No. 43 overall player in the 2024 transfer portal cycle, per 247Sports, as well as a four-star prospect. Rated as a four-star prospect, Jackson was also considered the No. 10 defensive back transfer last offseason, and committed to Alabama back in Dec. 2023. Domani Jackson 2025 season outlook Something that only applies to a few members of the Crimson Tide entering the season, Jackson's role for Alabama in 2025 is already known. Once again, the now senior will start for the Crimson Tide at cornerback, and is expected to be a key player who is among the most experienced members of Alabama's secondary. Throughout the season, Jackson will be matched up against some of the top wide receivers the SEC has to offer, and could be set for career-high's statistically across the board. Overall, expect yet another strong season for Jackson in 2025, and for the Alabama cornerback to be among the best in the SEC this fall. Domani Jackson 2025 season prediction 2025 Prediction: 60 tackles, 2.5 TFL, 2 INT, All-SEC honors Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football 2025 preview, predictions: Domani Jackson
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18-07-2025
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Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: LT Overton
As we look ahead to the 2025 college football season, there are few players on the Alabama Crimson Tide defense who have a greater amount of hype surrounding their potential this fall than LT Overton. Entering year two in Tuscaloosa, Overton bypassed the NFL draft this past spring in order to return to Alabama for the 2025 season, setting the stage for what many across the college football world believe could be a career-year for the former top recruit. With this, Overton likely enters the season as a potential first round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and could possibly cement that status with a strong campaign this fall. Here is a look at everything you need to know about Alabama's LT Overton entering the 2025 season. LT Overton player information Position: Defensive Line Jersey Number: No. 22 Height: 6'5 Weight: 278 Class: Senior Hometown: Milton, Georgia High School: Milton LT Overton career stats Over his three-year collegiate career so far, Overton has compiled a combined 90 tackles, six TFL, three sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery during his time at both Alabama and Texas A&M. Transferring to Alabama prior to the 2024 season, Overton had a combined 48 tackles, three TFL, and a sack while at Texas A&M in 2022-23. LT Overton 2024 stats Overton's 2024 season at Alabama was his first in Tuscaloosa after transferring from Texas A&M, with the move to join the Crimson Tide immediately translating to the career-year. Last season, Overton appeared in 13 games where he compiled 42 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. LT Overton recruiting ranking Coming out of high school, Overton was considered as the nation's No. 14 overall player in the 2022 class, per the 247Sports Composite rankings, as well as the No. 4 rated defensive lineman nationally. Rated as a five-star recruit, Overton was also considered the No. 3 player in the state of Georgia where he attended Milton High School. Overton also came to Alabama as part of the Crimson Tide's 2024 transfer portal class where he was considered by 247Sports as the No. 30 overall player nationally that offseason. The defensive lineman, who committed to Alabama in Dec. 2023, was also rated a four-star transfer, as well as the No. 7 overall player at his position. LT Overton 2025 season outlook There are few names on the defensive side of the ball for Alabama this season who could more of an overall impact than Overton. One of Alabama's returning leaders on defense, Overton enters the 2025 season cemented as the Crimson Tide's starter at "Bandit," which you could argue is certainly a loaded position group. Overton will also bring a significant amount of experience to that group, and should rank among Alabama's most productive players on the defensive line as a player who can help both rush the passer, as well as stop the run. Overall, expect a career-year for Overton in 2025, and for the Alabama defensive lineman to receive All-SEC honors at seasons end. LT Overton 2025 season prediction 2025 Prediction: 50 tackles, 5.5 TFL, 3.5 sacks, 1 forced fumble, All-SEC honors Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion. This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Alabama football 2025 preview, predictions: LT Overton
USA Today
18-07-2025
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Alabama football 2025 season preview, predictions: LT Overton
As we look ahead to the 2025 college football season, there are few players on the Alabama Crimson Tide defense who have a greater amount of hype surrounding their potential this fall than LT Overton. Entering year two in Tuscaloosa, Overton bypassed the NFL draft this past spring in order to return to Alabama for the 2025 season, setting the stage for what many across the college football world believe could be a career-year for the former top recruit. With this, Overton likely enters the season as a potential first round pick in the 2026 NFL draft, and could possibly cement that status with a strong campaign this fall. Here is a look at everything you need to know about Alabama's LT Overton entering the 2025 season. LT Overton player information LT Overton career stats Over his three-year collegiate career so far, Overton has compiled a combined 90 tackles, six TFL, three sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery during his time at both Alabama and Texas A&M. Transferring to Alabama prior to the 2024 season, Overton had a combined 48 tackles, three TFL, and a sack while at Texas A&M in 2022-23. LT Overton 2024 stats Overton's 2024 season at Alabama was his first in Tuscaloosa after transferring from Texas A&M, with the move to join the Crimson Tide immediately translating to the career-year. Last season, Overton appeared in 13 games where he compiled 42 tackles, three TFL, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery. LT Overton recruiting ranking Coming out of high school, Overton was considered as the nation's No. 14 overall player in the 2022 class, per the 247Sports Composite rankings, as well as the No. 4 rated defensive lineman nationally. Rated as a five-star recruit, Overton was also considered the No. 3 player in the state of Georgia where he attended Milton High School. Overton also came to Alabama as part of the Crimson Tide's 2024 transfer portal class where he was considered by 247Sports as the No. 30 overall player nationally that offseason. The defensive lineman, who committed to Alabama in Dec. 2023, was also rated a four-star transfer, as well as the No. 7 overall player at his position. LT Overton 2025 season outlook There are few names on the defensive side of the ball for Alabama this season who could more of an overall impact than Overton. One of Alabama's returning leaders on defense, Overton enters the 2025 season cemented as the Crimson Tide's starter at "Bandit," which you could argue is certainly a loaded position group. Overton will also bring a significant amount of experience to that group, and should rank among Alabama's most productive players on the defensive line as a player who can help both rush the passer, as well as stop the run. Overall, expect a career-year for Overton in 2025, and for the Alabama defensive lineman to receive All-SEC honors at seasons end. LT Overton 2025 season prediction Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
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01-07-2025
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Buccaneers Look to Alabama for Edge Rusher in 3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft
Buccaneers Look to Alabama for Edge Rusher in 3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Chris Braswell in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, and he struggled to find his place in Todd Bowles' defense as a rookie. Advertisement While there's still hope that he can become a part of the regular defensive rotation at linebacker, the Bucs went out and signed veteran free agent Haason Reddick this offseason to a one-year "prove-it" deal. Depending on how Reddick works out, the Bucs might be in the market for another in 2026, and per they'll go back to Alabama to find one in their three-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft. Round 1 - 21) Tampa Bay Buccaneers LT Overton, EDGE, Alabama Alabama defensive lineman LT Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "LT Overton may lack the typical production of a first-round EDGE prospect, but he does make up for it with his rare flexibility," PFN wrote. "The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have built a unique pass rush unit with their defensive line body types, and Overton would elevate them to become challenging to throw against." Advertisement Round 2 - 53) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon Road House: A perfectly blocked, well-timed speed option resulted in a 59-yard touchdown run for Dillon Gabriel against the Beavers. Kenyon Sadiq blocked out the key defender.© Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Round 3 - 85) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati Dontay Corleone (58)© Cincinnati Enquirer-USA TODAY NETWORK If the Bucs are drafting a tight end in the second round next year, it would mean they've most likely given up on Cade Otton or got tired of his drops ... or both. Depending on who you talk to, Sadiq is either the No. 1-ranked tight end for the class of 2026 or the No. 2, behind Vanderbilt's Eli Stowers. It's hard to really tell how good he is since his playing time was limited in 2024 behind eventual second-round pick Terrance Ferguson. But he did show flashes of his potential with 24 catches and 308 yards with two touchdowns. Advertisement Related: Buccaneers' Bucky Irving Can Make History in 2025 Related: 'Elite' Buccaneers WR Continues Career Trend Despite Age This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
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2026 draft scouting first look: Alabama defensive lineman L.T. Overton
LT Overton is a player who is a little more familiar from an NFL draft perspective than most collegians. That's because Overton was often projected to declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, which resulted in a more scouting-centric eye towards his play for the Crimson Tide during the last college season. Overton is an interesting prospect. At this point in his career, which began at Texas A&M before moving to Alabama in 2024, he appears to be more of a talent in search of a position than an easily defined prospect. Some of that owes to his size. Advertisement At a listed 6-foot-5 and 283 pounds, which each seemingly legit, Overton is a little too tall and light to be a full-time interior player, but too big and tight-hipped to play as a full-time DE in most schemes--Alabama's included. As a result, the Crimson Tide deployed him all over the place. Their game against Georgia last September is a great example. In just the first half of the game, Overton lined up at 8 different spots on the line, from a shaded nose to playing over the flexed TE in the slot. As was the case in several other games I watched (Tennessee, LSU, South Carolina), Overton was at his best playing the 4i/5T role and attacking the guard. His best attribute is his length. Overton has long arms even for a 6-5 guy; his wingspan could wind up being the longest in the draft class. He's got power in the shoulders and hands that can really set up inside moves--swats, pulls, rips and swims. Overton is also good at using a long first step to win leverage against taller blockers, which serves him well when playing outside the offensive tackle. Overton has some twitch for his size, but he's never going to win with quickness. His tight hips really show when he has to change direction, and it also leads to issues in corraling tackles in space. Some Alabama fans have been very harsh on Overton's inability to finish what he starts, and that criticism isn't without some merit. That needs to be his biggest point of emphasis during the 2025 college season. Advertisement Out in space, Overton is athletic enough and aware enough to be effective in short drops. He can destroy the blocking and/or timing in a tunnel screen or quick slant--ask LSU. While not sudden, Overton does have decent speed once he's moving, though the body control to gather or change direction is still not an asset. He fights hard and can be violently unpleasant to block with his length and strength. Overton's usage in the Alabama defense will be important to watch this coming season in regards to his 2026 NFL Draft potential. Does he continue to be a more supplementary versatile piece, or will the Crimson Tide ensconce him at one primary position and ask him to thrive in a more defined role? As such, Overton is a player with a very wide potential draft range entering the college season. This article originally appeared on Draft Wire: L.T. Overton: 2026 NFL Draft scouting first look at the Alabama DL
