2022 (Sophomore): Started at defensive tackle in all thirteen games…. Gervon Dexter Sr. Now they must develop. pic. That would be rookie defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has his flaws, but his upside potential with his level of athleticism is attractive for NFL teams. Complete career NFL stats for Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. . Dexter is an intriguing prospect in this draft cycle. However, there are a number of mock drafts that have him sneaking into the first round. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Nick Baumgardner put together a two-round mock draft to close out the first month of the year, and former UF quarterback Anthony Richardson made the list along with offensive guard O'Cyrus. 88; 10-yard split: 1. LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JUNE 15: Gervon Dexter #98 of the Chicago Bears looks on during minicamp at Halas Hall on June 15, 2023 in Lake Forest, Illinois. m. Feldman offered the following on the former. Just one more sleep until Chicago Bears preseason football. He scored a 9. NFL Network's Stacey Dales, Scott Pioli reveal defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. Gervon Dexter, the Florida defensive tackle, is one of the higher-ranked interior linemen. -- Sean Spencer has spent a lifetime in football. Florida’s Gervon Dexter is lacking production but has a great combination of strength and. However, as he shared on social media in response. 25 S Kendall Williamson 8. Gervon Dexter Sr, has the athleticism, and while he isn’t perfect, he is good enough to be what the Dallas Cowboys need in his first season. He is projected to go early in the second round to Seattle, per Tankathon, but could intrigue Dallas. He totaled 55 tackles (four for a loss), with two sacks, an interception, and a pass breakup. Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens can feel themselves getting better by the day, and are confident they will play a key role in the Bears' 2023 season. We can’t leave defensive tackle Gervon Dexter completely off our list. An opposing SEC coach told The Athletic in May that Dexter "looks like he was made in a lab" at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds. Tape Breakdown. Ngakoue and Dexter in the Lab, Pulling for Mongo, the C Stays, and Other Bears Bullets. Justin Jones talked about what he has seen from Gervon. This ranked 49 out of 1570 DT from. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler even mocked Dexter to the Browns in his seven-round mock draft. Aug 11, 2023. A rangy athletic interior defensive lineman at 6-foot-6 and 312 pounds, Dexter finished his Florida career with 125 tackles, 9. 53. 88 straight line speed. 10290. (98) now wears the (burnt) orange and (Navy) blue of the Chicago Bears. On the weekend of April 27, Dexter will wait to hear his name called at the 2023 NFL Draft. Through 25 games and 11 starts at Florida, he has 2. Michael Reaves/Getty Images. got his first NFL reps on Day 1 of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall. Rasheem Green #94. 53 CB Tyrique Stevenson 8. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. : Matt Eberflus said he plans on using rookie defensive tackle Gervon Dexter more on pass rushing downs. The 53rd overall pick is a premium selection. This ranked 77th out of 1,584 DTs. Aug 2, 2023. Former Chicago Bears return specialist Devin Hester announces Chicago's selection of Florida Gators defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. 21. 20, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. Check back every other day. Dexter was subsequently drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the April 2023 NFL Draft. The rookie defensive tackle is making progress, but the Bears have. knows his get-off needs work. A member of Florida's 2020 recruiting class out of Lake Wales (Fla. Stats to know: Over the last two seasons, where most of Dexter’s playing time came, he recorded 48 pressures along with six sacks. Dexter is firmly a target for the Browns if he falls to them in the draft. 86 score. WR Jordan Addison. Ebenhack HEIGHT:. While Wright has had his ups and downs, it seems defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has been on a steady climb since camp began. Florida's Gervon Dexter is a player with great physical attributes like size, speed, and athleticism. See photos of all the new Bears rookies selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba. 23 RB Roschon Johnson 8. Gervon Dexter has partnered with NFL agent Mark Bailey of 1st Down Sports for marketing representation. 52 RAS. Most draft experts saw him as a third-round pick, but the Bears selected him in the middle of the second round. Bears DT Gervon Dexter talks about his role as a run stopper at Florida and his transition to a scheme that lets him apply more backfield pressure. The Chicago Bears selected Florida interior defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. 53 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. Breakdown: The Bears need a 1-technique or 3-technique to pair with Justin Jones. RAS card. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports. Gervon Dexter is one of the more intriguing prospects in this class. Jones was also a 2nd round pick with high level traits. Gervon Dexter is growing up fast. Dexter has the ideal size and talent for a defensive tackle, standing at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds. But Dexter only showed flashes of dominance at Florida. 0 sacks, 7 forced fumbles over last two seasons at Notre Dame). His Relative Athletic Score put him as the 77th defensive tackle out of the 1,623 to test since. “You don’t really notice them being rookies,” linebacker T. Dexter signed a four-year contract worth $6,723,732 with the Bears on June 16, 2023, that included a $1,889,983 signing bonus. We’re counting down our top 15 draft prospects for the Bears in 2023. Round 3, Pick 71: Gervon Dexter (iDL, Florida) Trade: Chiefs send 2. He scored an unofficial 9. He scored a 9. The signing of defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is no doubt a huge upgrade to a mostly barren defensive front, but the Bears will still need the other. ) High, Dexter. According to NFL Mock Draft Database, Dexter is a projected second-round pick. RAS: 9. This ranked 77 out of 1623 DT from 1987 to 2023. The Chicago Bears drafted defensive tackles Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL draft, with the hope that they’ll develop into long-term starters. ) High football coach Tavaris Johnson leaned heavily on those traits every time he crossed paths with Gervon Dexter in the. This ranked 77 out of 1620 DT from 1987 to 2023. When mocking players in future drafts (and free agency), RAS scores and Top 30 visits should play a big part. has the tools to become a stud in the middle of the Chicago Bears' defensive line. If Richardson fails to live up to expectations, Dexter is next in line as the Gators’ top prospect. gallery PHOTOS: Bears draft DB Kendall Williamson With the 258th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Bears. Justin Jones #93. Photo: Gervon Dexter Sr. Rookies Darnell Wright, Gervon Dexter Sr. Gervon Dexter, Florida : I was honestly surprised by how well Gervon Dexter tested. In 2022, his 24 run tops were the eighth most in college football by an interior defensive lineman. , who dominated the Commanders’ offensive line with six pressures in 33 snaps and posted the team’s second-best Pro Football Focus grade. Buy Gators Tickets. The 6’6”, 310-pound DT has arguably the most upside of any player at his position in the 2023 draft class. This time, the Bears chose their pivotal 3-tech for second. Chicago Bears: Gervon Dexter Sr. Safe to say, Dexter and. Pickens was the second defensive tackle the Bears took in the draft, joining Gervon Dexter Sr. Of any player on this list, Dexter is quite easily the biggest projection currently. The Chicago Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter with the 53rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. "Ventrell is almost like a quarterback on defense. Patriots QB Tommy DeVito on making his first start at home. Pickens had an intuition after consistently running into his fellow SEC defensive. Photo: Gervon Dexter Sr. He is a defensive tackle that stands at 6'6 and about 310 pounds. 14. 0:00. But the Bears got a young player with upside at the position in the second round, choosing Florida’s Gervon Dexter with the 53rd pick. 5% Positive run play percentage (T-48th) 0. is the one that sticks out as a reach. As such, Dexter would potentially owe BLA over $1 million from his initial four-year deal alone. Dexter was a 5-star recruit coming out of high school, and he was a three. Pick 45: Gervon Dexter, IDL, FLorida (Tier 1) 6’5″ | 310 | RAS: 9. on ESPN. The team selected him with the 53rd overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Most draft experts saw him as a third-round pick, but the Bears selected him in the middle of the second round. Of the Bears' top-four picks, Gervon Dexter Sr. He’s also a pretty good athlete overall, which earned him an official RAS score of 9. 0 sacks and one interception in 13 starts with the Gators. Draft Profile College: Florida Age: 21 Height: 6'6" Weight: 310 Strengths A five-star recruit with ideal length and flexibility at his size, Dexter is a one-gap penetrator. On May 9, 2022, Gervon Dexter Jr. (Florida) and Zacch Pickens (South Carolina), to add some much. NBC Universal, Inc. He scored an unofficial 9. The get-off appears a bit faster today, as well. Round 2, Pick 53: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida The trenches — that’s what Chicago came into the 2023 NFL Draft needing to focus on. In the process, they got help at another position of need. Recorded 2 tackles (1 solo) including 1 TFL at Florida State (Nov. We’re counting down our top 15 draft prospects for the Bears in 2023. DT Gervon Dexter, Chicago Bears Despite playing just three seasons at the collegiate level, Dexter is vastly experienced after serving in one of the highest-volume iDL roles in the nation. Anchor, upper body strength, really powerful hands. From. An NIL deal signed in 2022 that gave Bears rookie Gervon Dexter more than $400,000 in exchange for 15% of his future earnings in the NFL violated a state law, according to a Florida state legislator. out of Florida with the No. 53 #RAS out of a possible 10. Gervon Dexter Sr. Gervon Dexter Sr. How much does Gervon Dexter weigh? Gervon Dexter weighs 312 lbs (141 kg). 01 Zacch Pickens, South Carolina: 8. The second-round defensive tackle out of Florida is turning heads more. 00. #Bears — Herb Howard (@HerbHoward411) August 10, 2023. Dexter has great size at 6-foot-6, 310 pounds and had a 4. Dexter claims that he agreed to pay Big League Advance Fund 15 percent of all pre-tax NFL earnings for the next 25 years in exchange for a one-time payment of $436,485 in 2022. RAS (Relative Athletic Score. He scored a 9. Thursday’s practice at Halas Hall was the last one that will be open to the public on the Bears’ campus. Photo: O'Cyrus Torrence, Gervon Dexter; Credit: Zach Goodall. Wanny talks about why he likes Zacch Pickens. LAKE FOREST -- On Friday, Bears second-round pick Gervon Dexter Sr. WR. Gervon Dexter Sr, has the athleticism, and while he isn’t perfect, he is good enough to be what the Dallas Cowboys need in his first season. , Tyrique Stevenson, Zacch Pickens, Roschon Johnson, Tyler Scott, Noah Sewell, Terell Smith, Travis Bell and Kendall Williamson. Out of all interior defensive linemen. 94. LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JULY 26: Gervon Dexter Sr. Chicago Bears. Dexter announced. The Chicago Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter with the 53rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, addressing one of their top needs in the trenches. However, GM Ryan Poles insisted. I have a hunch that the Packers might like Smith, a raw lineman from Michigan with light college. The Bears have already seen a different Dexter in training camp than the one that left Halas after mandatory minicamp. has filed a lawsuit alleging his Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal with Big League Advance Fund II LLC violated Florida state law. Stacy Revere/Getty Images. If. 0 (2/2) RAS - 9. However, the one who probably came the closest was Gervon Dexter. GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 09: Gervon Dexter #9 of the Florida Gators celebrates after a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on October 09, 2021 in Gainesville, Florida. Pickens is the second interior defensive lineman selected by general manager Ryan Poles on Day 2, joining Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter at 53rd overall. The Bears added to their offense on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, selecting Texas running back Roschon Johnson with the 115th overall pick. Montez Sweat #98. Full Roster. Both are veterans of the college game and are at. You can watch Dex and guys like that, they are locked up on blocks, they are able to press and extend, and they are in the gap. David Turner, currently the defensive line coach at. Exemplified by his bench and squat numbers above, he has plenty of strength that will transfer over to the next level, as. ) High School football team and was a track-and-field standout who was a qualifier for the discus throw. Position: DT School: Florida Current Year: Junior Height/Weight: 6’6″, 310 pounds Length: 32 1/4″ Hand: 9 1/2″ Especially in the 2023 NFL Draft class, recruiting pedigree is a guiding quality when seeking out potential blue-chip prospects. Round 2, Pick 53: DT Gervon Dexter. Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens. 4 in the Unpacking Future Packers countdown. " - The Athletic Jr/2023 DT *Gervon Dexter, Florida News Source: The AthleticGervon Dexter. 88s 40 and some excellent jumps. Yannick Ngakoue #91. One of the most intriguing players is the Florida DT Gervon Dexter. Bears second-round draft pick Gervon Dexter (9) had 55 tackles, two sacks and 4. School Height Weight Hand Size Arm Length 40-yard dash 10-yard split Vertical Broad 3-Cone Shuttle Bench Big Board; School Height Weight Hand Size Arm Length 40-yard dashDarnell Wright, Gervon Dexter Sr. Plus, he was a dominant special teams. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports. In this mock draft, they have Cleveland focusing on finishing the rebuild and retooling of their defensive line with the selections of Gervon Dexter and Isaiah McGuire. 00. during a game in 2022. DeMarcus. Both were second. Gervon Dexter NFL Draft Profile. 53 overall pick. Bears defensive lineman Justin Jones, left, talks with defensive lineman Andrew Brown, center, and defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. A third-year journalism student with a focus in sports and media. Andrew Billings #97. While Poles loved what he saw from the Florida defensive tackle on tape and the athletic testing, something else sold the organization. Writer. Gervon Dexter Sr. LAKE FOREST, Ill. He can uproot. “I’m very versatile,” said Dexter. Round 2, Pick 54 (from Ravens) Fishbain: Gervon Dexter Sr. David Turner, currently the defensive line coach at. 53 #RAS out of a possible 10. 61 LB Noah Sewell 8. When the Bears selected Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens in. [1] Dexter is a 6’6”, 310-pound interior defensive lineman projected as a Day 2 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Dexter, a former five-star recruit, is one of the most talented lineman in the SEC. Introduction. , DT, Florida* If you take his best 10 plays from this season, Gervon Dexter Sr. We know that Dexter is on Kansas City’s radar as the team had a formal meeting with him at the combine already. Becoming a parent changes everything. Dexter. 88 seconds, the fastest time for any player weighing more than 300 pounds. Both Dexter and third-round rookie defensive tackle Zacch Pickens figure to be in a game-day rotation with starters Justin Jones and Andrew Billings. Gervon Dexter, Florida: 9. He scored a 9. The interior pass rush was a big problem last season. 53 #RAS out of a possible 10. Consensus Big Board Ranking: 69 Scouting Report: “When Gervon Dexter can time the snap right, he shows the ability to quickly get upfield and create penetration and disrupt the intended blocking. Chicago rookie Gervon Dexter Sr. ) High football coach Tavaris Johnson leaned heavily on those traits every time he crossed paths with Gervon Dexter in the. are both projected to go in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. The defensive tackle from Florida fills the Bears' need for a big, versatile body in the middle of the defensive line. and Zacch Pickens meet the media prior to the first practice of rookie minicamp. Chicago added a space-eating. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. He scored a 9. He scored a 9. Gervon Dexter, expected to be the third Florida player selected in the upcoming NFL Draft, believes he can provide teams with a unique flexibility. checks a bunch of boxes as the type of player Bears GM Ryan Poles wants to build his team with moving forward. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) ORG. They added Wright with the 10th pick, and although they lost their original second-rounder in a trade for Chase Claypool, the Bears were able to add a high-upside DT in Gervon Dexter at 53. 23 #RAS out of a possible 10. If persistence is the intersection of optimism and grit, Lake Wales (Fla. Gervon Dexter Sr. He is an obviously gifted athlete who has. -. He is a player you are taking based on his high ceiling he is. Aug 11, 2023. The roster has a lot of 3T/5T guys but not a lot of. Montez Sweat #98. 53 #RAS out of a possible 10. – Florida defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. Gervon Dexter is a good run defender who can eat up space and plug gaps. ; Credit: Alex Shepherd. and athletic (RAS of 9. Andrew Billings #97. Combine DT Rank: 7th. Why draft Gervon Dexter: Very big, very fast, and very athletic, he's a huge-but-lean 310-pounder with great quickness and 4. Practicing in OTAs and the veteran minicamp, he. Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida (6'6, 312): Florida at Vanderbilt, 12:00 p. The Chicago Bears picked Dexter with the 53rd overall pick in the second round of the draft. *Splits Projected . Former University of Florida defensive lineman and current Chicago Bears rookie Gervon Dexter Sr. twitter. WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba. The most intriguing player to watch will, of course, be rookie defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, who has been the lone bright spot on the defensive line in camp. Luis Medina. At Florida, at times Dexter was downright dominant using his elite combination of size and strength to go with great athleticism. The Bears' second-round pick got good interior push on a critical third-and-long play before disengaging from the. 53 pick in the second round on Friday evening. He’s very, very vocal. Then in 2022, Lawrence evolved. A grade of nearly six projects Dexter as an average backup or special teamer, with a. 00. Stacey Wescott, Chicago Tribune/TNS. 17)…. LAKE FOREST, Ill. According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, the Bears signed second-round picks defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. Thursday’s practice at Halas Hall was the last one that will be open to the public on the Bears’ campus. Justin Jones #93. 3 and 4 on that list. 50 and 88, respectively. Dexter did not clarify if he will play in Florida's bowl game, the Las Vegas Bowl, to conclude the 2022 season. NFL Combine Grade. 53 RAS out of a possible 10. It's a thin defensive tackle class, but. 00. Justin Jones #93. As Calais Campbell. 15. Florida Gators defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. (born October 5, 2001) is an American football defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). The Florida product took most of his reps at the one-technique. With an average of a 9. College: Florida Age: 21 Height: 6'6" Weight: 310. A grade of nearly six projects Dexter as an average backup or special teamer, with a. 5 tackles-for-loss, 5. Biography. Probably faster than he ran, his start was pretty. Dexter is a massive human and could have a ton of room to grow as a 21-year-old sophomore. Dexter racked up 55 tackles, four tackles for loss, two. This wasn’t the interior pass rusher fans wanted. Here’s a quick rundown on Dexter:. pic. They took Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright in that spot, then picked Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter in the second round at No. 53 overall pick. Commands double-team blocks in the middle of the line, yet still pushes opponents back to collapse the pocket. The Bears selected Gervon Dexter with the 53rd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. They thought he was a pure nose tackle. 88 at 6-foot-6 and 312 pounds was incredible. Pickens. The Bears selected Gervon Dexter with the 53rd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. How Bears can help Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens by having them play 3-tech at the same time originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. Over 33 snaps, the former Gator pressured the passer six times, graded at an 82. With their first of three Day 2 picks, the Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. Now he’s changing the real items. Chris Jones | Gervon Dexter. Scott Carter / Senior Writer. GAINESVILLE, Fla. This ranked 126 out of 1620 DT from 1987 to 2023. The get-off appears a bit faster today, as well. Shedeur Sanders Shows Potential, Must Improve to Be NFL Ready. Florida defensive lineman Gervon Dexter celebrates a tackle during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. Gervon Dexter could follow a similar path. Dexter put on a show at the combine, notching a 1. 88 40-yard dash. The rookie. It will take time for the defensive tackle to get used to his new stance and elongated stride. Indianapolis Colts Average score: 9. He measured in at an imposing 6’6, 310 and paired that with a 4. Rasheem Green #94. However, the body of work just isn’t there yet. 98. 27 overall by the Buffalo Bills. -- The Bears started rebuilding Gervon Dexter from the minute the second-round pick arrived at Halas Hall. #98 of the Chicago Bears takes part in a drill during training camp at Halas Hall on July 26, 2023 in Lake Forest, Illinois. on ESPN. The Chicago Bears drafted defensive tackles Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens on Day 2 of the 2023 NFL draft, with the hope that they’ll develop into long-term starters. On May 9, 2022, Dexter became a father to a baby boy, Gervon Lashawn Dexter Jr. Great power and first step. Gervon Dexter Sr. Chicago’s run. Using a 2nd round pick on a defensive tackle with limited sack production had many confused. Last season, Dexter totaled a career-high 55 tackles, four tackles for loss, 2. Dexter is big, strong, athletic beast of a man who has the ability to dominate one-on-one matchups in the trenches. 00 after his pro day. Stacy Revere/Getty Images. Gervon Dexter Sr. Watch how he reads the double team & gets on the inside of his feet to brace & hold at the point of attack. Gervon Dexter, DL, Florida. But Pickens, whom the Bears took a more simple. Draft Profile. The more I watch of Gervon Dexter, the more excited I am he's a Bear. 00 after his pro day. 81 40-yard dash. He brings an elite. Dexter is a freak-level athlete scoring a 9. This ranked 77 out of 1620 DT from. He played college football at Florida. LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JUNE 15: Gervon Dexter #98 of the Chicago Bears looks on during minicamp at Halas Hall.