65 Moro Ojomo, Texas: 8. entered the world, and his already motivated and hard-working dad found perspective and another fuel tank for his engine. Round 3, Pick 71: Gervon Dexter (iDL, Florida) Trade: Chiefs send 2. from Florida after picking offensive tackle Darnell Wright. (AP Photo/Nam. Pick 45: Gervon Dexter, IDL, FLorida (Tier 1) 6’5″ | 310 | RAS: 9. The positives. 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. 67 WR Tyler Scott 8. Florida's Gervon Dexter is a Day 2 DL that worth looking into for the Chiefs. He could immediately start for the defense that was dead last in. 21. Growing up, Dexter was a star basketball athlete but also chose to play football in his junior year. He scored a 9. Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl (Dec. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler even mocked Dexter to the Browns in his seven-round mock draft. The Chicago Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter with the 53rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Put simply, how the Bears deploy Gervon Dexter in the NFL will be significantly different from his college days. -- Sean Spencer has spent a lifetime in football. 27 overall by the Buffalo Bills. 38 CB Terell Smith 8. 88-second 40 to go with a 31-inch vertical and a 9-foot-2 broad jump. Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has his flaws, but his upside potential with his level of athleticism is attractive for NFL teams. With their first of three Day 2 picks, the Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. 88 at 6-foot-6 and 312 pounds was incredible. Eberflus is correct. 67 WR Tyler Scott 8. He moved very well. Without starting training camp yet, Dexter has already made an impact. The goal is for Gervon Dexter to become a feature of the Bears defensive line in the years to come. #99. 00 after his pro day. He is an obviously gifted athlete who has. Last week, Taylor Doll brought you her Tyrique Stevenson episode, so let’s keep it going with the 2023 Chicago Bears draft class and get into defensive tackle. Probably his biggest hurdle is his snap anticipation. Gervon Dexter is about as big as they come at 6’6” and 310 pounds. DT Gervon Dexter. We’re counting down our top 15 draft prospects for the Bears in 2023. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Gervon Dexter Sr. 0:34. 5. A rangy athletic interior defensive lineman at 6-foot-6 and 312 pounds, Dexter finished his Florida career with 125 tackles, 9. Dexter is big, strong, athletic beast of a man who has the ability to dominate one-on-one matchups in the trenches. The Football Writers Association of America has presented the trophy since. Dexter (6’6/310) was a 5-star recruit, the 3rd-ranked defensive tackle, and 12th player overall in the 2020 recruiting class, according to 247 Sports. The Florida Gator defensive lineman checks in at No. He scored a 6. 9. 53 #RAS out of a possible 10. ) High School football team and was a track-and-field standout who was a qualifier for the discus throw. While drafting a defensive lineman was hardly unexpected, everybody felt GM Ryan Poles sought an interior pass rusher. Dexter (#9) is oozing with. 67 DT Gervon Dexter Sr. The combination of Pickens and Gervon Dexter bulk up the middle of the defense by adding two players who can control the line of scrimmage. 4 (out of 100) on pass rushes and won. From. Nonetheless, his inherent talent has him pegged in the second round at No. in Round 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. -- There is little to be. was a consistent presence in the backfield. com, Philadelphia had one of the most explosive classes in the draft. 52. Gervon Dexter on the outside shoulder of the right tackle (5 tech). The Florida Gators have officially kicked off their first fall camp under head coach Billy Napier, a time when the coaches and players. Dexter has the ideal size and talent for a defensive tackle, standing at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds. 50 and 88, respectively. Gervon Dexter Sr. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 10: Gervon Dexter Sr. People often forget the knock on Lawrence when he came out of college. ; Credit: Alex Shepherd. At Florida, at times Dexter was downright dominant using his elite combination of size and strength to go with great athleticism. Two Gators among The Athletic's 'most intriguing' early entrants into the 2023 NFL draft. (born October 5, 2001) is an American football defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). #98 of the Chicago Bears takes part in a drill during training camp at Halas Hall on July 26, 2023 in Lake Forest, Illinois. 0 sacks, 7 forced fumbles over last two seasons at Notre Dame). 23 RB Roschon Johnson 8. Combine DT Rank: 7th. was a consistent presence in the backfield. That process started with tweaking his stance from the read-and-react. checks a bunch of boxes as the type of player Bears GM Ryan Poles wants to build his team with moving forward. Dexter was a 5-star recruit coming out of high school, and he was a three. 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. 23 RB Roschon Johnson 8. •. Yannick Ngakoue #91. Florida Gators defensive tackle Gervon Dexter runs the 40-yard dash at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine. After a lackluster debut against the Packers, Gervon Dexter has gotten better every week as a run defender. -- The Bears started rebuilding Gervon Dexter from the minute the second-round pick arrived at Halas Hall. Strengths. , but he could choose to throw passes in a controlled setting to. Florida’s Gervon Dexter Sr. Gervon Dexter, Florida : I was honestly surprised by how well Gervon Dexter tested. Gator Sports. He has heavy hands and packs a punch with his first move. Dexter is an impressive athlete at 6-foot-6, 310 pounds. Chicago Tribune. The roster has a lot of 3T/5T guys but not a lot of. 67 DT Travis Bell 8. 00 RAS out of a possible 10. deals with updated roles in Florida’s new-look defense, he also embraces a new chapter in his life: fatherhood. Watching Dexter’s workout above makes me dream big things about his future. CHI Defensive Lineman. 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. This offseason has to be about loading up in the trenches, both in free agency and the draft. Gervon Dexter, expected to be the third Florida player selected in the upcoming NFL Draft, believes he can provide teams with a unique flexibility. DeMarcus. Aug 11, 2023. 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. Still, to see immediate results in practice against veteran guards and centers is a great sign. 53 relative athletic score. However, Dexter’s film doesn’t always agree with the idea that he’s a physical monster. Florida used him often as a nose tackle, but he has the flexibility to play up and down the. NFL Network's Stacey Dales, Scott Pioli reveal defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. It was a clean sweep for defense on Day 2, with cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and defensive tackles Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens. Chicago’s run. He scored an unofficial 9. The NIL deal agreed to pay Dexter $436,485. Without starting training camp yet, Dexter has already made an impact. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. 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. This ranked 49 out of 1570 DT from 1987 to 2023. That is short for dual X-ray. We can’t leave defensive tackle Gervon Dexter completely off our list. Out of all interior defensive linemen. The team selected him with the 53rd overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. But they also know he is still early in his journey to reach what they. This ranked 77 out of 1620 DT from. He totaled 55 tackles (four for a loss), with two sacks, an interception, and a pass breakup. We know that Dexter is on Kansas City’s radar as the team had a formal meeting with him at the combine already. "Gervon is an ascending talent with an unlimited ceiling," said co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Sean Spencer. I have a hunch that the Packers might like Smith, a raw lineman from Michigan with light college. I had concerns about his ability to. 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. "Ventrell is almost like a quarterback on defense. 53 CB Tyrique Stevenson 8. However, there are a number of mock drafts that have him sneaking into the first round. FILE - Florida defensive lineman Gervon Dexter runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, March 2, 2023. Gervon Dexter could follow a similar path. At Florida, at times Dexter was downright dominant using his elite combination of size and strength to go with great athleticism. Last, there is defensive lineman Gervon Dexter who was a solid contributor on a shaky defensive corps during his time with the team. With their first of three Day 2 picks, the Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. Dexter possesses a rare combination of size and athleticism and uses it to overwhelm offensive linemen in both. , soon found out, though, was that much of the way things were being done by the Bears under Coach Matt Eberflus had a lot in common with what the Gators were. Here’s a quick rundown on Dexter: Height: 6-6 Weight: 310. gallery PHOTOS: Bears draft DB Kendall Williamson With the 258th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Bears. 81; 3. has filed a lawsuit in U. Dexter spent three years at the University of Florida, his final one arguably his best. Round 2, No. Marc Trestman. Former UF defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. 81 40-yard dash. He is a freak athlete for his size, as he posted a 4. Gervon Dexter Sr is going to take on the downblock, easily stack his hands and create leverage before working through and making a play on the ball. Eleven draft-eligible Gators from the 2022 roster, including Anthony Richardson, Gervon Dexter, Ventrell Miller and O'Cyrus Torrence, among others, will have the opportunity to showcase their abilities in front of NFL general managers, coaches and scouts. overall) in 2023 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears on Friday night. 67 DT Travis Bell 8. Gervon Dexter Sr. Chicago Bears. “It’s been a huge. Gervon Dexter, the Florida defensive tackle, is one of the higher-ranked interior linemen. , DT, Florida. . Feldman offered the following on the former. 2022 (Sophomore): Started at defensive tackle in all thirteen games…. He is a freak athlete for his size, as he posted a 4. May 6, 2023, 12:40pm PDT. Dexter, a former five-star recruit, is one of the most talented lineman in the SEC. 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. WR Jordan Addison. I spoke with a couple of coaches who believe I can do. He stands nearly 6’6, weighing over 300lb, and possesses impressive arm length and athletic traits rare for. Gervon Dexter Sr. 5 sacks with the Gamecocks. video— After three years at Florida, defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. On May 9, 2022, Gervon Dexter Jr. #99. As NFL free agency cools down after the initial surge. This ranked 77th out of 1,584 DTs. It's not really an oddity or reason for concern that defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, chosen 53rd overall, and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson, the 56th pick, remain unsigned. Where will Anthony Richardson, O'Cyrus Torrence, Gervon Dexter and others go? Gervon Dexter was drafted with pick 53 of round 2 in the 2023 draft class. and Zacch Pickens meet the media prior to the first practice of rookie minicamp. Chicago added a space-eating. This ranked 1 out of 1020 TE from 1987 to 2023. " - The Athletic Jr/2023 DT *Gervon Dexter, Florida News Source: The AthleticGervon Dexter. 99 RAS ranks 3rd out of 2212 CB from 1987-2023. 3. Second-round selections Gervon Dexter Sr. and athletic (RAS of 9. Shedeur Sanders Shows Potential, Must Improve to Be NFL Ready. Jalen Harris #59. Writer. pic. Chicago added a space-eating. They thought he was a pure nose tackle. The big defensive tackle out of Florida wasn’t a popular name in draft circles, no doubt mainly due to his unimpressive production with only two sacks in his final season with the Gators. fits all of those to a T. They thought he was a pure nose tackle. — Between the two of them, veteran newcomers Daquan Newkirk and Antonio Valentino have eight seasons of combined experience on the defensive line as collegians. He had flashes on tape, but most thought he’d become a great run defender and not much else. At the NFL Scouting Combine, Dexter tested out of this world, finishing with a 9. Most draft experts saw him as a third-round pick, but the Bears selected him in the middle of the second round. Gervon Dexter is a very intriguing Day 2 target on the. NFL Combine Grade. 72 RAS) with good size (nearly 6’2, 336 pounds), but he lacks length (31. 02 Mar 2023 20:55:33He scored a 10. 88-second 40-time. On May 9, 2022, Gervon Dexter Jr. The problem was they weren’t numerous enough. 13. Only the Jets and Colts had a higher average at 9. 5 tackles for loss, 4. Dexter is firmly a target for the Browns if he falls to them in the draft. Round 2, Pick 53: DT Gervon Dexter. 88s 40 and some excellent jumps. According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, the Bears signed second-round picks defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. " - The Athletic Jr/2023 DT *Gervon Dexter, Florida News Source: The AthleticGervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. 01 Zacch Pickens, South Carolina: 8. While nobody disputed his ability as a run-stopper at Florida, one would think the Bears would save such a valuable selection for somebody who could get after. The pick: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida. Stacy Revere/Getty Images. Dexter did not clarify if he will play in Florida's bowl game, the Las Vegas Bowl, to conclude the 2022 season. Dexter Sr. Chicago rookie Gervon Dexter Sr. Feldman offered the following on the former. Gervon Dexter has partnered with NFL agent Mark Bailey of 1st Down Sports for marketing representation. Jones was also a 2nd round pick with high level traits. Gervon Dexter is a very intriguing Day 2 target on the. Pending bench, Gervon Dexter currently sits at the highest #RAS for DTs today. Most of the preseason NFL draft hype directed at Florida has been aimed at quarterback Anthony Richardson, but it’s defensive lineman Gervon Dexter that’s the highest-ranked Gator in ESPN’s Todd McShay’s preseason rankings of the 2023 draft prospects. Recorded 5 tackles (1 solo) vs. When he does, it is usually leverage-related. Can't say I'd be upset about a DL of Clark, Wyatt and Dexter. (Florida) and Zacch Pickens (South Carolina), to add some much. , a rookie defensive lineman for the Bears, is suing Big League Advanced Fund, an investment fund that makes NIL deals with collegiate athletes. The roster has a lot of 3T/5T guys but not a lot of. But Dexter only showed flashes of dominance at Florida. A four-year starter at Wisconsin, the 6-3, 309-pound Benton accumulated 19 tackles for loss and nine sacks in his career. This ranked 1 out of 1020 TE from 1987 to 2023. This wasn’t the interior pass rusher fans wanted. A player that Gutekunst could target in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft is Gervon Dexter Sr. The Football Writers Association of America has presented the trophy since. , a defensive tackle from Florida, and Tyrique Stevenson , a cornerback from Miami, inked four-year deals Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Plus, he was a dominant special teams. Age, Week 1 - 22. Sounds Like Gervon Dexter Is Already Doing What Experts Said He Can’t. Aug 2, 2023. ) High football coach Tavaris Johnson leaned heavily on those traits every time he crossed paths with Gervon Dexter in the. And yes, all NFL players can stake a claim to being that — Dexter is built different (and in a way that goes way beyond the #BuiltDifferent cliché that is running rampant these days). Gervon Dexter was a member of Bruce Feldman’s ‘Freaks List’ prior to the 2022 season, and we saw why with his performance at the NFL Combine. 97 Keenu Benton, Wisconsin: 8. Dexter is already an imposing figure at 6’6” and 312 pounds. Gervon Dexter was drafted with pick 53 of round 2 in the 2023 draft class. in the overhaul of the middle of the D-line. If persistence is the intersection of optimism and grit, Lake Wales (Fla. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. 81 10-yard split and a 4. 00. Well, Gervon Dexter Sr. At 6-foot-6, 313 pounds, Dexter has the size, length, strength, and athleticism needed to be an impactful NFL three-technique. 5 sacks and 2 interceptions. 17 away from the Michigan tight end. 94. on ESPN. 25 S Kendall Williamson 8. 00. As a result, he's heard from several teams that he could be a late first-round selection. On Day 3, the Bears added a couple of skill position players in. Andrew Billings #97. Round 2, Pick 54 (from Ravens) Fishbain: Gervon Dexter Sr. Zacch Pickens #96. LAKE FOREST -- On Friday, Bears second-round pick Gervon Dexter Sr. Gervon Dexter Jr. LAKE FOREST, Ill. This ranked 49 out of 1570 DT from. 21 Bryan Bresee, Clemson: 9. WCG’s lead draft analyst breaks down what the analytics say about Bears draft picks Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens. : Matt Eberflus said he plans on using rookie defensive tackle Gervon Dexter more on pass rushing downs. Bears second-round draft pick Gervon Dexter (9) had 55 tackles, two sacks and 4. The Bears' second-round pick got good interior push on a critical third-and-long play before disengaging from the. 88 40-yard dash. Justin Jones has already said. Gervon Dexter, UF defensive tackle. Dexter is a freak-level athlete scoring a 9. KANSAS CITY, Mo. He has all the physical traits preferred for any role along the defensive line but an. 88 40-yard dash. Chicago Bears: Gervon Dexter Sr. Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida (6'6, 312): Florida at Vanderbilt, 12:00 p. Dexter has great size at 6-foot-6, 310 pounds and had a 4. He’s a prototypical 2-gap defender who can eat up space and blockers. gregariously pumped his arms in a running motion. Photo: Gervon Dexter; Credit: Alex Shepherd In this day and age of college football, it's become atypical to witness players stick around for non-playoff bowl games if they have their eyes set on. (Photo by Michael. Recorded 2 tackles (1 solo) including 1 TFL at Florida State (Nov. That process started with tweaking his stance from the read-and-react technique at Florida to a base designed to gain quick penetration. The Bears say Dexter falls into the category of someone who hasn’t fully optimized his strength yet and has room to grow. 4. 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. When he. The “game speed” of camp has tested him. The positives. ) High, Dexter. 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. NFL Draft Grades: Bears Select DL Gervon Dexter Sr. — When big boy offensive lineman Richard Gouraige sprinted the 40-yard dash Thursday, defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. 7 seconds). This ranked 77 out of 1623 DT from 1987 to 2023. The Florida defensive lineman was selected by the Chicago Bears with the No. Gervon Dexter NFL Draft Profile. Justin Jones #93. 53. 5 tackles for loss, 4. CFN 2023 NFL Draft DT Ranking: 9 6-6, 310, Projected Round: 3rd. It’s a strange problem, but one that shows up. This ranked 77 out of 1623 DT from 1987 to 2023. Montez Sweat #98. 00 after his pro day. The 6-foot-6, 310-pounder is a fascinating prospect, too. Dexter scored a 9. All I'm hearing about is how slow off the line he is when the ball is snapped and how big of a question mark it. Justin Jones #93. 88 40-yard dash. The Relative Athletic Score (RAS) reduces a prospect's performance at the combine into a single, straightforward statistic. He scored a 9. Bears sign last two rookies in draft class. RAS card. 53 overall: Gervon Dexter, DL, Florida Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. The Chicago Bears shored up the defensive line with the selection of Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter in the second round of the 2023 NFL draft. He ran the fifth-fastest forty-yard dash among the defensive linemen at the event. Weight: 310. , Saturday, May 6, 2023. Rookie DT Gervon Dexter is having himself a day!! Sacks, TFLs, and batted balls. 13. Yannick Ngakoue #91. A trio of Gators should hear their names called in the first two rounds of the 2023 NFL draft, according to the latest mock from The Athletic. 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. 65 Moro. As Calais Campbell. The Chicago Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter with the 53rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. They took Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright in that spot, then picked Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter in the second round at No. , warms up during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill. He explained it to Cynthia Frelund of NFL Network as something called the DXA scan. 86, with Southern Mississippi corner Eric Scott's 8. Photo: Gervon Dexter Sr. looks like the next Chris Jones. Gervon Dexter Sr. 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. Gervon Dexter, Florida: 9. ; Credit: Alex Shepherd. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats. Chicago Bears 2023 draft pick, defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. Full Breakdown Of The Bears' 2023 NFL Draft [Player Comps + Projections] 4. 52 RAS, with elite speed and. David Turner, currently the defensive line coach at. m. Stacy Revere/Getty Images. DeMarcus. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. 2023 NFL Draft Prospect Breakdown: Gervon. 52 (1/1) Dexter turns 22 on the 5th of October which means he is in the ideal range for Andrew Berry's draft picks. The brainchild of Kent Lee Platte, RAS is a way of measuring a player’s athletic testing to their size as well as historically. The Florida product took most of his reps at the one-technique. We’ve almost made it. Edwards said. 16 RAS score. NFL Combine Grade: 5. Dexter cracked the top 50.