Alabama defensive standout headed to Senior Bowl

Alabama defensive end LT Overton has accepted his invitation to the 2026 Panini Senior Bowl, game officials announced Friday.

Overton makes it seven Crimson Tide players confirmed for the Senior Bowl, which is set for Jan. 31 at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. Wide receiver Germie Bernard, tight end Josh Cuevas, running back Jam Miller and linebackers Deontae Lawson and Justin Jefferson and defensive lineman Tim Keenan previously accepted invitations for the annual college football all-star game and NFL draft showcase.

Overton (6-foot-5, 278 pounds) has 20 tackles and four sacks in 12 games this season heading into the Jan. 1 Rose Bowl vs. Indiana. The Milton, Ga., native — who played his first two seasons at Texas A&M before transferring to Alabama in 2024 — sat out the SEC championship game and the College Football Playoff opener vs. Oklahoma for medical reasons, but has been cleared to return for the Rose Bowl.

In addition to the seven Alabama players, other players with in-state connections confirmed for the 2026 Senior Bowl include the Auburn duo of offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright and defensive end Keyron Crawford, Texas Tech defensive lineman Lee Hunter (Blount High School), Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker (Central Phenix City), Texas A&M linebacker Scooby Williams (Ramsay) and Louisville wide receiver/return specialist Caullin Lacy (Faith Academy).

Other notable players set to participate in Senior Bowl week are Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, Baylor tight end Michael Trigg, Florida center Jake Slaughter, LSU wide receiver Barion Brown, Missouri defensive end Zion Young and Texas Tech edge rusher David Bailey, Texas safety Michael Taaffe and Texas A&M offensive lineman Trey Zuhn, edge rusher Cashius Howell and cornerback Will Lee.

More players will be added to the 2026 Senior Bowl roster as game week approaches. A full listing of accepted invites can be found HERE.

The 2026 Panini Senior Bowl kicks off at 1:30 p.m. Central on Jan. 31, with television coverage via NFL Network.