Georgia high school football star Lebbeus Overton named MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year

Derrick Henry (2010), Jabrill Peppers (2011), JT Daniels (2016), D.J. Uiagalelei (2017) and Quinn Ewers (2019) are just some of the high school football stars that have earned the title MaxPreps National Sophomore of the Year. Add Lebbeus Overton of Milton (Ga.) to the list.

Overton showed why he's the top-rated player in the Class of 2023 according to 247Sports, finishing his sophomore season as Georgia's leader in sacks with 21.5. He added 70 tackles and 38 tackles for loss playing against the Peach State's top competition.

Thanks in part to Overton's efforts, Milton went 11-1 and reached the AAAAAAA quarterfinals before losing to Lowndes (Valdosta). The 6-foot-5, 245-pound defensive end played a huge role in Milton's success in 2020 and the Eagles expect to be a contender once again in 2021.

Overton is also a standout basketball player and helped the Eagles to the AAAAAAA semifinals as a freshman. Milton  checks in at No. 15 in the MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings.

2009 — Johnathan Gray, RB, Aledo (Texas)

2010 — Derrick Henry, RB, Yulee (Fla.)

2011 — Jabrill Peppers, ATH, Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.)

2012 — Austin Kafentzis, QB, Jordan (Sandy, Utah)

2013 — Cameron Chambers, WR, Timber Creek (Erial, N.J.)

2014 — Tate Martell, QB, Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas)

2015 — Dakereon Joyner, QB, Fort Dorchester (North Charleston, S.C.)

2016 — JT Daniels, QB, Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.)

2017 — D.J. Uiagalelei, QB, St. John Bosco (Bellflower, Calif.)

2018 — Dematrius Davis, QB, North Shore (Houston)

2019 — Quinn Ewers, QB, Southlake Carroll (Southlake, Texas)