Expectations have a tendency to weigh people down. They act as pressure that sometimes makes diamonds, but more often serve as a millstone around the neck. Great players rise to the occasion, but most others fall victim to the pressure and drown. First-round picks almost always carry these massive expectations in the pros, but five-star college recruits carry that burden as well. LT Overton, the Dallas Cowboys’ second-to-last pick in the 2026 NFL draft, once fell into that latter category.
Blessed with size, strength and natural ability, Overton was one of the most sought-after players in his 2022 recruiting class.
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