Jeffrey Overton Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Virginia Tech Hokies

Splits backfield with solid results Overton compiled 12 carries for 73 yards and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 40 yards during Saturday's 25-20 loss versus California.

Impact Overton and Marcellous Hawkins Jr. each had 12 rushing attempts, but Overton was good for 6.1 yards per carry, while Hawkins managed just 3.8 yards per attempt, although he did find the end zone. Overton has soft hands out of the backfield, too, and he is easily the more productive back from a fantasy perspective.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gets bottled up in home loss Overton accrued 17 rushes for 46 yards and caught all five targets for 36 yards during Friday's 35-33 defeat against Pittsburgh.

Impact Overton had a career game in his previous outing, but he crashed back to Earth against the Panthers, averaging just 2.7 yards per rush attempt. He did a good job for those in PPR formats, though, securing five receptions. He'll look for bigger rushing yardage totals in a road trip to Cal next time out.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Three Key Matchups That Will Decide Virginia Tech vs. Pitt Jeffrey Overton Jr. ran nine times for 140 yards in the fourth quarter at Boston College. Pitt allows 53.3 rushing yards per game. That defe...

SEPTEMBER 30 • SI.COM

Virginia Tech RB Jeffrey Overton Jr. Tabbed As ACC's Running Back of the Week for Week 4 Overton's the first Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten in 2024 to win the award.

SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM

Virginia Tech Opens As Favorites For Week 5 Friday Fray With Pitt Virginia Tech is 4-0 to start its season for the first time since 2017 after Jeffrey Overton Jr. totaled 209 rushing yards against Boston Co...

SEPTEMBER 27 • SI.COM

Instant Takeaways From Virginia Tech's 21-14 Win Over Boston College Jeffrey Overton Jr. took a handoff with 5:10 left in a tie game and went 76 yards, virtually untouched, for the touchdown that sent Virginia...

SEPTEMBER 26 • SI.COM

Jeffrey Overton Jr.'s 76-yard TD run lifts Virginia Tech to 21-14 comeback win over BC in nor'easter

Jeffrey Overton Jr. ran for a 76-yard go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter as Virginia Tech rallied for a 21-14 victory over Boston College in a game played in a nor’easte...

SEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Makes most of opportunities in career day Overton notched 25 carries for 209 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-14 victory against Boston College.

Impact The weather in Chestnut Hill was gloomy due to a Nor'easter, so Virginia Tech ran the ball 42 times. Overton was more than ready, posting a career-best day. In fact, it was just the second 100-yard day of his career, and his previous yardage high was 104 against VMI on Sept. 5. He has four rushing touchdowns through four games. He'll look to keep up the good work when Pitt pays a visit Friday.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Grunkemeyer's sharp start helps Virginia Tech beat Maryland 35-26, snapping Terps' nonconference run

Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns, and Virginia Tech held off Maryland 35-26, snapping the Terrapins’ 20-game nonconference winning streak

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Ethan Grunkemeyer finds Jeffrey Overton Jr. for 49-yard TD, extending Virginia Tech’s lead over Maryland

SEPTEMBER 20 • FOX SPORTS

Finds end zone twice in College Park Overton recorded 12 carries for 49 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 3 of 5 targets for 63 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-26 victory over Maryland.

Impact Overton split the backfield touches with Marcellous Hawkins Jr., who was also quite effective, giving the team a nice one-two tailback punch. It was his second multi-TD game of the season in three tries, and his first game with two scores against an FBS opponent in seven collegiate games. He'll look to keep up the scoring ways at Boston College next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Paces Hokies with 47 rushing yards Overton carries 14 times for a team-best 47 yards in Saturday's 44-21 win over Old Dominion.

Impact Overton also had four receptions for 32 yards, so it wasn't a poor all-around day. However, his 3.4 yards per rushing attempt was rather so-so against a smallish Sun Belt Conference defense. Overton and Marcellous Hawkins are splitting the backfield touches, and neither have been overly impressive, so the Virginia Tech backfield situation could be a fluid situation until a clear-cut No. 1 emerges.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkins, Overton carry Virginia Tech over VMI 73-3 in Franklin debut

Marcellous Hawkins Jr. rushed for three touchdowns and Jeffrey Overton Jr. rushed for 108 yards and two scores to lead Virginia Tech to a 73-3 victory over VMI in the debut for Hok...

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Hits triple digits with two touchdowns Overton totaled nine rushes for 104 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 73-3 win over Virginia Military.

Impact Overton and Marcellous Hawkins split the backfield carries, before giving way to reserves John Buetow, Tyler Mason, Messiah Mickens and Darius Taylor gaining valuable experience with the game out of hand. In tighter games, expect Overton to see 10-15 touches behind Hawkins, who is considered the top option in the backfield in Blacksburg.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech turns to James Franklin in its bid to elevate football back to Beamer Era success

Virginia Tech is hoping former Penn State coach James Franklin can guide the Hokies back to consistent success that has been missing since the Frank Beamer era

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

One Returning Player Ready to Become a Star for Virginia Tech The run that changed Jeffrey Overton Jr.'s trajectory took about five seconds. Third quarter against then-No. 13 Miami on Nov. 22, Overton f...

JULY 24 • SI.COM

Primed to handle more work in 2026 Overton has added 18 pounds of muscle this offseason and is expected to handle an increased workload this coming year, Ryan Castle of Sons of Saturday reports.

Impact Overton missed the first eight games of last season due to injury. Upon returning, he flashed glimpses of his big-play ability, both as a runner and a receiver. With a full offseason under his belt, Overton has made necessary improvements to his body in order to prepare himself to handle an increased workload this season.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffrey Overton Jr. Announces His Return to Virginia Tech Jeffrey Overton Jr. just announced on his social media accounts that he will be returning to Virginia Tech for next season. The Woodbridge,...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • SI.COM

Best game of season Overton tallied seven carries for 69 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 0 of 2 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 34-17 defeat against Miami (FL).

Impact Overton split carries with Marccellous Hawkins on Saturday, seemingly supplanting Terion Stewart in the Hokies' running back rotation. Before Saturday, Overton had seven total carries in 2025, as VT didn't activate the true freshman until it wasn't possible for him to burn his redshirt. Look for Overton to remain involved in Week 14.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Beck's 4 TD passes carry No. 14 Miami past Virginia Tech, 34-17

Carson Beck threw for 320 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 14 Miami to a 34-17 victory over Virginia Tech. Malachi Toney had career highs in receptions (12) and yards (146) an...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Available Saturday Overton (undisclosed) is available for Virginia Tech's clash with Louisville.

Impact The freshman tailback has yet to play this season, but Overton will be available for the Hokies should they need him in Week 10.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable against Louisville Overton (undisclosed) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Saturday's game against Louisville.

Impact Overton, who has yet to appear in a game this fall, will be available for the Hokies this weekend. The 5-foot-10 freshman is not expected to see the field this weekend given the more senior options ahead of him.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Overton has been ruled out for Saturday's game against N.C. State, R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Overton was cleared from the injury report last week but is back on it ahead of a conference opponent. It's unlikely he sees the field this season as a true freshman.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Overton is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Wofford, Matej Sis of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Overton will be available for Saturday's game, and if he plays it would be his collegiate debut. He's buried on the depth chart but he could play a bit against the FCS opponent.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still not active Overton (undisclosed) did not play during Virginia Tech's 24-11 loss Sunday at South Carolina.

Impact Virginia Tech's team began its 2025 season without using the running back Overton at South Carolina. Behind the Hokies' lead back Marcellous Hawkins, they used Jeremiah Coney and P.J. Prioleau.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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