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Cowboys' DeMarvion Overshown Claps Back at Viral Joe Judge Comment
Dallas linebacker defends importance of fatherhood for college players
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown has responded to recent comments made by Ole Miss quarterbacks coach Joe Judge about college football players who are fathers needing to be "detached" in order to focus on performing on Saturdays. Overshown, who is a father of two, strongly disagreed with Judge's remarks, posting on social media that young men should "be there for the mother of your child and let the rest take care of itself."
Why it matters
Overshown's comments highlight the ongoing debate around the challenges facing student-athletes who are also parents, and whether colleges and coaches are doing enough to support them. As a rising star for the Cowboys, Overshown's perspective carries weight and could influence how teams approach this issue going forward.
The details
During a recent eligibility hearing for Trinidad Chambliss, Judge said that college football players who are fathers need to be "detached" in order to focus on performing on Saturdays. Overshown, who had his first son in 2022 while at Texas, took to social media to strongly disagree with Judge's remarks. Overshown wrote, "Don't listen to this young men. Be there for the mother of your child and let the rest take care of itself. Those midnight feedings turns into financial freedom because nothing will inspire you more than being a great father."
- Overshown's first son was born in 2022 while he was at the University of Texas.
- Overshown and his fiancée welcomed their second son, Texas Lee Overshown, in June 2025 prior to the start of the NFL season.
The players
DeMarvion Overshown
A linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys who has become a fan favorite for his play on the field and his outspoken personality off it. Overshown is a father of two young sons.
Joe Judge
The quarterbacks coach for the Ole Miss football team, who made controversial comments about college players who are also fathers needing to be "detached" in order to focus on their performance.
What they’re saying
“Don't listen to this young men. Be there for the mother of your child and let the rest take care of itself. Those midnight feedings turns into financial freedom because nothing will inspire you more than being a great father.”
— DeMarvion Overshown, Dallas Cowboys Linebacker (X (formerly Twitter)
The takeaway
Overshown's passionate defense of fatherhood for college athletes highlights the need for more support and understanding from coaches and programs when it comes to student-athletes who are also parents. His perspective as a rising NFL star could help drive meaningful change in how colleges approach this issue going forward.
