Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown leaves Iowa State game with injury

Texas linebacker DeMarvion Overshown was injured in the fourth quarter of the Texas-Iowa State game with what appeared to be a serious injury. He had to be helped off the field and could not put any pressure on his right leg as he was limping off.

Check out the tweet from Brian Davis of the Austin-American Statesman.

Texas LB DeMarvion Overshown has to be helped off the field. This looks serious. He's putting no pressure on the right leg.

— Brian Davis (@BDavisAAS) November 7, 2021

If the injury is serious, it’d be a devastating blow to the Texas defense as Overshown is one of the top linebackers in America and the leading tackler on the Longhorns’ roster. He was receiving plenty of NFL Draft buzz this season from the experts at On3.

Matt Zenitz on Overshown

In On3’s Matt Zenitz’s article named Midseason report: 15 players with rising NFL Draft stock, Overshown was mentioned. Here’s what Zenitz had to say about the uber-talented linebacker.

“Overshown ranks second in the Big 12 with 52 tackles and has been cementing himself as an early-round prospect in the eyes of scouts. During the Longhorns’ 52-51 loss to Oklahoma, Overshown had eight tackles, two tackles for loss, one sack, one fumble recovery, two quarterback hurries and a blocked kick. “This last game against Oklahoma was big for him in the first quarter,” a scout said. “He’s kind of the new-age hit-and-run, go-get-the-ball, straight-line fast guy — not quite like the twitchy, change-of-direction guy, but in terms of just run sideline to sideline and hit people and create impact plays. We have (NFL) starter grades on him.”

Overshown suffered a concussion against Oklahoma State. Coming into the game against Iowa State, Overshown had racked up 61 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and two pass breakups thus far in 2021.

In 2020, he racked up 60 tackles, eight tackles for loss, one sack, a team high seven pass breakups, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, four quarterback hurries, and a team-high two interceptions.

Tough stretch for Texas

Texas was manhandled by Iowa State tonight, 30-7. With the loss, they lost their fourth straight game in 2021. Their overall record now sits at 4-5. They’ll look to rebound next Saturday when they face off against the Kansas Jayhawks.