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David Overstreet II enters his sixth season of coaching in the National Football League in 2023 and his second year as assistant defensive backs coach for the Bears.

David Overstreet II enters his sixth season of coaching in the National Football League in 2023 and his second year as assistant defensive backs coach for the Bears.

In his first season with the Bears in 2022, Overstreet helped guide a defense that was the youngest on-field roster in the NFL, as Bears defensive rookies led all teams with 3,538 total snaps. Despite having a young roster, the Bears defense saw positives in several categories. Overstreet helped guide a defensive backs group which finished the season ranking among the best in the league in several categories: completions (323, 6th), receiving touchdowns (22, T-11th) and interception yards (201, 9th). He aided in the development of Kyler Gordon, whose impact on the Bears secondary increased as the season went on. Gordon, who started 14 games, finished with 71 combined tackles (55 solo), three interceptions, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery to close out his rookie campaign.

Prior to his arrival in Chicago, Overstreet finished his fourth season with the Colts and his first as assistant defensive backs coach in 2021. He served as the team's defensive quality control coach the previous three seasons (2018-20). Overstreet has eight total years of coaching experience, including three seasons at the collegiate level. He helped Indianapolis reach the playoffs in two seasons (2018 and 2020).

From 2018-21 the Colts finished in the top-10 in the NFL in takeaways and were tied for third in the NFL with 19 interceptions in 2021.

The Colts ranked sixth in the NFL in passes defensed (78) in 2020. Since 1994, it was the fifth-most passes defensed in franchise history. Indianapolis tied for seventh in the league in interceptions (15) and games with two-or-more interceptions (four). The team led the league with four interceptions returned for touchdowns as cornerbacks T.J. Carrie, Kenny Moore II and Xavier Rhodes and safety Khari Willis each found the end zone.

In 2019, the Indianapolis defense was stout against the run and finished seventh in the league after allowing 97.9 yards per game. It marked the first time that the Colts, who ranked eighth in rush defense in 2018, finished the year ranked in the top-10 in run defense in back-to-back seasons since 1976-77. The Indianapolis defense also ranked in the top-10 in interceptions (15, seventh) and takeaways (23, tied-10th).

In 2018, Overstreet was part of a Colts team that finished with a 10-6 regular season record, won in the AFC Wild Card Round, and had an appearance in the AFC Divisional Round. Indianapolis became the third team in NFL history to start a season 1-5 and make the playoffs. Additionally, the Colts were the second team in NFL history to start a season 1-5 and win a playoff game.

The Colts defense finished 11th in the league in total defense. The unit also ranked eighth in rush defense, which was the team's best mark since 1995 (sixth). Indianapolis finished 10th in the NFL in points allowed and registered the second-most tackles for loss in the league. The Colts were one of only three teams to not allow a 100-yard rusher despite facing five of the top-10 rushers in the NFL. The Indianapolis defense forced at least one turnover in a league-most 15 games, including multiple turnovers in seven games. The Colts defense also forced a turnover in each postseason contest.

Prior to Indianapolis, Overstreet spent two years (2016-17) on the coaching staff at Garden City Community College in Kansas where he served as cornerbacks coach and defensive pass game coordinator. In 2017, the Broncbusters registered an 8-4 overall record (5-2 in conference play) and made an appearance in the Heart of Texas Bowl. Garden City ranked sixth in the National Junior College Athletic Association with 18 interceptions. Overstreet was also a member of the 2016 Broncbusters team that registered a perfect 11-0 record and won the NJCAA Football Championship Game in the El Toro Bowl.

In 2015, Overstreet coached at Holmes Community College in Mississippi. The Bulldogs defense ranked 31st nationally in pass defense, limiting opponents to 187.0 yards per game through the air. The squad tallied 16 takeaways, including eight interceptions and eight fumble recoveries, while the secondary recorded a combined 30 pass breakups.

Prior to coaching, Overstreet was a four-year starter at the University of Missouri where he played both free and strong safety from 2002-06. He earned First Team All-Big 12 (Kansas City Star, Houston Chronicle) and Second Team All-Big 12 (Associated Press, Coaches) recognition in 2006. He was named a First Team All-Big 12 (Kansas City Star) selection following his junior year in 2005 in which he led the team with 100 tackles (71 solo).

After his collegiate career, Overstreet spent time with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent. Once his professional football career ended, Overstreet went on to own his own marketing and sales firm.

Overstreet, who has a bachelor's degree in graphic design, was born in Dallas. He played at W.W. Samuell High School and was a three-sport athlete (football, basketball and track).

Overstreet is the son of Texas Football Hall of Famer, the late David Overstreet Sr., who played running back for the University of Oklahoma, the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League and the Miami Dolphins.