“Jeff Overton is the best running back we have faced all season. He takes runs that would be 4-5 yards and creates TDs. He is a constant threat that must be accounted for in the backfield.”

John Robinette

Head Coach - head coach of Forest Park High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10, 185-pound junior running back and defensive back led the Eagles to a 14-0 record and a second straight Class 6 state championship this past season. Overton rushed for 2,713 yards and 41 touchdowns, averaging 13.0 yards per carry. He also caught 15 passes for 341 yards and three scores. The 2023 Class 6, Region B Offensive Player of the Year, Overton was a First Team All-Region selection as both a running back and safety. Defensively, he compiled 59 tackles and five interceptions, returning one for a score.

Academic Achievement

Overton has maintained a 3.26 GPA in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Overton has volunteered locally on behalf of the Helping Others turkey drive, and he has also donated his time as a youth football camp counselor.