Cowboys depth chart: 3 players who could lose their jobs to rookies

Cowboys depth chart: LB DeMarvion Overshown could take Damone Clark’s job

DeMarvion Overshown was a five-star recruit as a safety coming out of high school but the 6-foot-3, 230-pound defender transitioned to linebacker during his time at Texas. Now it’s up to Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn to find his ceiling at the relatively new position.

After letting Anthony Barr walk in free agency, Dallas drafted Overshown in the third round.

Barr’s departure gave 2022 fifth-rounder Damone Clark a path to a full-time starting role after seeing starting action at the tail end of his rookie season. However, the addition of Overshown has turned the weakside linebacker spot into one of the bigger position battles for training camp.

Versatility is Overshown’s greatest asset. His days as a safety serve him well in pass coverage while his aggressive approach as a linebacker is a boost in run defense and pass rushing. That versatility could springboard him into a starting job, whether he wins it coming out of camp or slowly works his way into more action during the season.