Diondre Overton’s legacy is alive and well in the hearts of everyone who ever wore orange or cheered from Death Valley.
This weekend in Greensboro, North Carolina, his family unveiled a statue in his honor—a meaningful reminder of just how much he meant to Clemson and to all who knew him, both on and off the field.
Over the weekend, the family of late Clemson WR Diondre Overton unveiled a statue in his honor at a park in the Greensboro, NC area he grew up. Overton, 26, was shot and killed in 2024 at a party. The trial of the alleged killer remains ongoing pic.twitter.com/l9pCcoq22z
— Chapel Fowler (@chapelfowler) June 29, 2026
Overton was just 26 when his life was suddenly cut short in 2024, right in his hometown. While the battle for justice presses on, his memory now stands tall in bronze for all to see.
For the Family, Diondre Overton will always be remembered as a national champion, a trusted teammate, and a Tiger who helped shape one of the greatest eras in program history.
Overton suited up for the Tigers from 2016 to 2019, making his mark during Clemson’s unforgettable championship runs in 2016 and 2018. With 52 catches for 777 yards and seven touchdowns, he was the definition of steady, reliable, and all-in—just the way Dabo likes them.
Following Overton’s passing, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney honored him before the Tigers’ 66-20 win over Appalachian State by pausing at Overton’s plaque, as a permanent team captain at the entrance of the Tiger Walk, during the team’s entrance.
Overton’s family is determined to make sure his legacy reaches far beyond the gridiron. Through the Heart and Hustle Foundation, started by his parents, they’re fighting to stop the kind of violence that took Diondre from us far too soon.
Their work to empower young people and lift up the community turns that statue into more than merely a tribute—it’s a sign of hope and a pledge to keep pushing for something better.
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