Strengths: Large, powerful, game-controlling tackle who makes a lot of plays on the ball. 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. While Dexter is a draft-eligible junior with early-round potential, his rawness still shows. “I can play multiple positions on the front, and I have a lot of length. — Gervon Dexter SR (@GervonDexter) July 9, 2023. Chicago rookie Gervon Dexter Sr. has a good blend of size, power, athleticism, and competitive toughness to play on the defensive line at the NFL level. “It’s been a huge. Dexter is big, strong, athletic beast of a man who has the ability to dominate one-on-one matchups in the trenches. Dexter put on a show at the combine, notching a 1. Gervon Dexter, Florida; Dexter’s testing was strange in that his 10-yard split was well below-average, but his 40-yard dash of 4. The Bears have high hopes for his development. He can be slow off the snap, which hurts his pass. 53 overall pick. A third-year journalism student with a focus in sports and media. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler even mocked Dexter to the Browns in his seven-round mock draft. saw action in 12 games and played a total of. 53 #RAS out of a possible 10. Chicago Bears. See full list on bleachernation. With an average of a 9. The Dallas Cowboys have tried, unsuccessfully, to get the interior of their defensive line locked down for a little while now. They were right for the first three years. Using a 2nd round pick on a defensive tackle with limited sack production had many confused. 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. Michael Reaves/Getty Images. The reasoning: "I'm wasting no time once the Browns are finally on the clock in addressing the roster's biggest hole. during a game in 2022. 5 tackles for loss at Florida last season. View the profile of Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. has the tools to become a stud in the middle of the Chicago Bears' defensive line. This ranked 49 out of 1570 DT from. He can uproot. However, Dexter’s film doesn’t always agree with the idea that he’s a physical monster. 5” arms, 6th percentile). Florida DT Gervon Dexter Scouting Report and NFL Draft Outlook including Strengths, Weaknesses, Combine Results and Pro Player Comparison. in the overhaul of the middle of the D-line. 2022 (Sophomore): Started at defensive tackle in all thirteen games…. Photo: Gervon Dexter Sr. 02 Mar 2023 20:55:33 He scored a 10. We’re counting down our top 15 draft prospects for the Bears in 2023. Becoming a parent changes everything. Gervon Dexter is learning to use his full toolbox. At times, his tape is downright. Chicago Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter with the 53rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. But Dexter only showed flashes of dominance at Florida. Chicago had the NFL’s worst defensive line. Dexter appears to be the slightly better athlete in every testing measure except for the 10-yard split (1. 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. The goal is for Gervon Dexter to become a feature of the Bears defensive line in the years to come. 53 #RAS out of a possible 10. WR Jordan Addison. Even with the Browns adding three defensive tackles in free agency, including Dalvin Tomlinson, the team may be looking for a highly athletic piece to give themselves four years to mold on a rookie. 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. Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has his flaws, but his upside potential with his level of athleticism is attractive for NFL teams. David Turner, currently the defensive line coach at. 2. The Bears added to their offense on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, selecting Texas running back Roschon Johnson with the 115th overall pick. Last season, Dexter totaled a career-high 55 tackles, four tackles for loss, 2. , Saturday, May 6, 2023. However, he also struggles with consistency. Gervon Dexter Sr. Dexter is firmly a target for the Browns if he falls to them in the draft. Photo: Gervon Dexter and Princely Umanmielen; Credit: Alex Shepherd. The Florida product took most of his reps at the one-technique. Florida’s Gervon Dexter (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. What Dexter, the 6-foot-6, 312-pounder from Lake Wales, Fla. entered the world, and his already motivated and hard-working dad found perspective and another fuel tank for his engine. 65 Moro. After three seasons at Florida, sophomore defensive tackle Gervon Dexter declared for the NFL Draft. 23 #RAS out of a possible 10. That doesn't mean a lot given that second- and third-team defensive lines -- those. Round 2, No. He scored a 9. He is a. 38 CB Terell Smith 8. Dexter has been a key contributor on the defensive front since his freshman year. That process started with tweaking his stance from the read-and-react. If. Pickens was the second defensive tackle the Bears took in the draft, joining Gervon Dexter Sr. Florida Gators defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Gervon Dexter Sr. Rookies Darnell Wright, Gervon Dexter Sr. 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. He scored a 9. #99. 00. At 6-foot-6, 313 pounds, Dexter has the size, length, strength, and athleticism needed to be an impactful NFL three-technique. Florida’s Gervon Dexter is the latest collegiate athlete to cash in on name, image and likeness, becoming the first SEC defensive lineman to sign a sponsorship deal. He measured in at an imposing 6’6, 310 and paired that with a 4. Justin Jones #93. RAS card. out of Florida with the No. The Bears on Friday bolstered their defense by choosing Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. 72 RAS) with good size (nearly 6’2, 336 pounds), but he lacks length (31. WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba. 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. , a rookie defensive lineman for the Bears, is suing Big League Advanced Fund, an investment fund that makes NIL deals with collegiate athletes. ” Linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. 88 seconds (91%*) *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group. Draft Profile. NFL Draft 2023: Scouting Report for Chicago Bears' DL BR NFL Scouting Department April 28, 2023 AP Photo/Phelan M. Pitting an athlete like Gervon Dexter into the mix might go a long way as a solution. is suing the fund for. This ranked 77 out of 1623 DT from 1987 to 2023. The Bears selected defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. He has heavy hands and packs a punch with his first move. Mark J. LAKE FOREST, Ill. Dexter has the ideal size and talent for a defensive tackle, standing at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds. Former Gators defensive lineman Gervon Dexter made a convincing call to all general managers during the pre-draft process with an impressive showing at the NFL Combine on Thursday. District Court in Gainesville, contending a future earnings clause in a $436,485 Name, Image. Growing up, Dexter was a star basketball athlete but also chose to play football in his junior year. 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. 53 relative athletic score. According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, the Bears signed second-round picks defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. 67 DT Travis Bell 8. 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). 65 Moro Ojomo, Texas: 8. Combine DT Rank: 7th. #99. The 2022 NFL Draft is the car behind us in the rearview mirror, and not many football fans are anxiously awaiting the next. ) High School football team and was a track-and-field standout who was a qualifier for the discus throw. Round 2, Pick 63: Florida DT Gervon Dexter. Dexter is an intriguing prospect in this draft cycle. And the Browns are watching one today as they are in attendance at Florida’s pro day, presumably to get eyes on defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. 00. He played college football at Florida. Gervon Dexter Sr. 88 40-yard dash. Bears second-round draft pick Gervon Dexter (9) had 55 tackles, two sacks and 4. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. and Todd McShay included three Gators inside the first 102 picks, with Anthony Richardson going in the first round to Indianapolis, O'Cyrus Torrence going in the second round, also to Indianapolis, and Gervon Dexter going in the third round, to Cleveland. Bears 2023 draft. These highly rated defensive tackles were picked to help upgrade the interior DLine. Florida defensive lineman Gervon Dexter celebrates a tackle during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. By Mark Potash. 14. S. A grade of nearly six projects Dexter as an average backup or special teamer, with a. LAKE FOREST, Ill. All the NFL tools are there to be something. Florida's Gervon Dexter is a player with great physical attributes like size, speed, and athleticism. (98) now wears the (burnt) orange and (Navy) blue of the Chicago Bears. He was a standout basketball player. , during OTA last week. 21. 5 tackles for loss. The 6-foot-6-inch, 310-pound defensive lineman spent three seasons at UF before he declared for the. Listed at 6-foot-6 and over 300 pounds, Dexter has great size and length. He’s very, very vocal. overall) in 2023 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears on Friday night. m. When the Bears selected Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens in. He scored an unofficial 9. Dexter (#9) is oozing with. The 2023 Bears draft class RAS scores per @mathbomb: OT Darnell Wright 9. 5 sacks and 5. Part of it was how Florida used him. The 6-2, 225-pounder played in 47 career games through four seasons with the Longhorns, making five starts. Check back every other day. Enter Gervon Dexter, one of my favorite prospects in the class. Dexter launched his own clothing line, G9 Apparel, and. "He wants to be. Sounds Like Gervon Dexter Is Already Doing What Experts Said He Can’t. Gervon Dexter. The defensive tackle from Florida fills the Bears' need for a big, versatile body in the middle of the defensive line. Now he’s changing the real items. 0:34. After high school, Dexter had an array of offers from all the big schools - ultimately he joined Florida. Pick 45: Gervon Dexter, IDL, FLorida (Tier 1) 6’5″ | 310 | RAS: 9. •. 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. 2023 NFL Draft Prospect Breakdown: Gervon. Email Button. , DT, Florida* If you take his best 10 plays from this season, Gervon Dexter Sr. CHI Defensive Lineman. We had Kent on “The Draft Countdown” Podcast this past week and got some insight on RAS and how it can be used to judge prospect’s athleticism. Practicing in OTAs and the veteran minicamp, he. As NFL free. 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. Ebenhack HEIGHT:. Stacy Revere/Getty Images. Safe to say, Dexter and. Dominique Robinson #90. The more I watch of Gervon Dexter, the more excited I am he's a Bear. When the Bears selected Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens in. DT Gervon Dexter, Florida (Round 2, Pick 53) Nate Atkins’ scouting report: “The Bears need a 1-technique or 3-technique to pair with Justin Jones, who can help stop the run. The 6-7 tackle has shown position versatility. On Day 3, the Bears added a couple of skill position players in. 70 out of 10, which included a 4. “I can play multiple positions on the front, and I have a lot of length. is an extremely interesting and frustrating evaluation. Just one more sleep until Chicago Bears preseason football. The Chicago Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter with the 53rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. At No. The 6’6” 310 pound mammoth of a human, ran a 4. Photo by James Gilbert/Getty. Thursday, Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter and former Miami cornerback Tyrique Stevenson signed their four-year rookie contracts. Dexter is already an imposing figure at 6’6” and 312 pounds. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. This means the Chiefs are going defensive line with both of their first two picks, as I gave them Adetomiwa Adebawore in Round 1. Of the Bears' top-four picks, Gervon Dexter Sr. 53 overall: Gervon Dexter, DL, Florida Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. make plays in losses. entered the world, and his already motivated and hard-working dad found perspective and another fuel tank for his engine. 2022 (Sophomore): Started at defensive tackle in all thirteen games…. Out of all interior defensive linemen. Dexter cracked the top 50. These allow him to make big plays. Total Score: 70. Chicago turned around on day two and addressed the defensive line, taking a pair of two-gapping block-eaters in Gervon Dexter Sr. By Josh Schrock • Published August 8, 2023. A four-year starter at Wisconsin, the 6-3, 309-pound Benton accumulated 19 tackles for loss and nine sacks in his career. Dexter did not clarify if he will play in Florida's bowl game, the Las Vegas Bowl, to conclude the 2022 season. Gervon Dexter Sr. The deal, signed in May 2022 before Dexter's junior season with the Gators, granted Big League Advance. This offseason has to be about loading up in the trenches, both in free agency and the draft. 00. GAINESVILLE, Fla. (born October 5, 2001) is an American football defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He’s also a pretty good athlete overall, which earned him an official RAS score of 9. Subscribe to the Bears YT Channel:. Of the Bears' top-four picks, Gervon Dexter Sr. twitter. 97 Keenu Benton, Wisconsin: 8. 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. 4 in the Unpacking Future Packers countdown. out of Florida with the No. 66 seconds vs 1. The team selected him with the 53rd overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. It’s a strange problem, but one that shows up. ) High football coach Tavaris Johnson leaned heavily on those traits every time he crossed paths with Gervon Dexter in the. 2, 2022, in Gainesville, Fla. The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman put together his top-100 college football “freaks list” for the 2022 campaign, with the Florida Gators landing a pair of its players, quarterback Anthony Richardson and defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, who were named at Nos. 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. While Wright has had his ups and downs, it seems defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has been on a steady climb since camp began. Expectations will always be high for any player. They took Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright in that spot, then picked Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter in the second round at No. He stands nearly 6’6, weighing over 300lb, and possesses impressive arm length and athletic traits rare for. Gervon Dexter Sr. on ESPN. If the Packers want more length, Florida’s Gervon Dexter is another box-checker in terms of size, athleticism and upside. This ranked 77 out of 1623 DT from 1987 to 2023. Gervon Dexter, the Florida defensive tackle, is one of the higher-ranked interior linemen. ) High football coach Tavaris Johnson leaned heavily on those traits every time he crossed paths with Gervon Dexter in the. According to NFL Mock Draft Database, Dexter is a projected second-round pick. 23 RB Roschon Johnson 8. 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 is an ascending talent with an unlimited ceiling," said co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Sean Spencer. 18 on the relative athletic score used to test athleticism. Still, to see immediate results in practice against veteran guards and centers is a great sign. 5 sacks and 2 interceptions. checks a bunch of boxes as the type of player Bears GM Ryan Poles wants to build his team with moving forward. His get-off isn’t great, and he can struggle against physical. Gervon Dexter has partnered with NFL agent Mark Bailey of 1st Down Sports for marketing representation. University of Florida product Gervon Dexter Sr. -. By chance, Pickens and Gervon Dexter Sr. Wanny talks about why he likes Zacch Pickens. Photo: Gervon Dexter Sr. He lacked consistency. The Bears say Dexter falls into the category of someone who hasn’t fully optimized his strength yet and has room to grow. 20, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. We’ve almost made it. 3: Gervon Dexter, 6-foot-6, 310 pounds, Florida. 86, with Southern Mississippi corner Eric Scott's 8. 53 overall to the Chicago Bears with a pick acquired in a trade from the Baltimore Ravens . Chicago rookie Gervon Dexter Sr. Gabby Hajduk. By Erik Lambert. The Pickens is in Gervon Dexter #RAS so far. As NFL free agency cools down after the initial surge. 97 Keenu Benton, Wisconsin: 8. 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. The Bears addressed their need at defensive tackle in an aggressive manner. The Relative Athletic Score (RAS) reduces a prospect's performance at the combine into a single, straightforward statistic. and offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence might be the unofficial Nos. 67 DT Gervon Dexter Sr. (Phelan M. 5. WR Jordan Addison. We can’t leave defensive tackle Gervon Dexter completely off our list. As a result, he's heard from several teams that. RAS card. He scored a 9. 52. [Platte] Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. Gervon Dexter could follow a similar path. “The centers, the guards, they’re a lot faster and smarter,” Dexter said. Great power and first step. Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl (Dec. He ran the fifth-fastest forty-yard dash among the defensive linemen at the event. Get More 2023 Draft Profiles here. RB Roschon Johnson, Texas. Justin Jones #93. Without starting training camp yet, Dexter has already made an impact. 81 10-yard split and a 4. 00 after his pro day. 13. (AP Photo/L. During his six years at Penn State, the Nittany Lions were among college football's most. 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. The second-round defensive tackle out of Florida is turning heads more. That process started with tweaking his stance from the read-and-react technique at Florida to a base designed to gain quick penetration. 69 | 1. 53 overall pick. CB Tyrique Stevenson, Miami. Fellow rookie Zacch Pickens has had. He explained it to Cynthia Frelund of NFL Network as something called the DXA scan. He scored an unofficial 9. 53 #RAS out of a possible 10. This ranked 77 out of 1623 DT from 1987 to 2023. He is projected to go early in the second round to Seattle, per Tankathon, but could intrigue Dallas. 88s 40 and some excellent jumps. 146. Big, toolsy, good motor, and smart player. While fans weren’t opposed to beefing up the team’s depleted defensive line, this didn’t feel like the kind of guy they were looking for. He moved very well. The roster has a lot of 3T/5T guys but not a lot of. Gervon Dexter Sr. 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. 4 (out of 100) on pass rushes and won. Here’s a quick look at the RAS scores for the Bears’ 10 draft picks. Rookie DT Gervon Dexter is having himself a day!! Sacks, TFLs, and batted balls. At least one, and hopefully both, can have strong preseason play. He scored a 9. He scored a 9. Round 3, Pick 74: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida. Bears rookie defensive tackles Zacch Pickens (96) and Gervon Dexter (98) are making an impact at Bears training camp. 03 | 4. Andrew Billings #97. "He's definitely taken a lot of steps forward, in the pass rush and the run game too," said defensive line coach Travis. 00. Gervon Dexter as Our Chris Jones? I really like Dexter as our 2nd pick, and while some people seem to think he is just a run stuffer I think Poles drafted him with Chris Jones in mind. The Chicago Bears are just a week away from training camp but Gervon Dexter has already made an impact. Gervon Dexter is about as big as they come at 6’6” and 310 pounds. He scored a 6. 5% Positive run play percentage (T-48th) 0. Meanwhile, Chicago struggled mightily in a 27-17 loss to Tampa Bay, but Dexter provided a few bright spots in run support. If persistence is the intersection of optimism and grit, Lake Wales (Fla. Gervon Dexter, Florida DT. Matt Pendleton/Gator Sports. A rangy athletic interior defensive lineman at 6-foot-6 and 312 pounds, Dexter finished his Florida career with 125 tackles, 9. 61 LB Noah Sewell 8. He totaled 55 tackles (four for a loss), with two sacks, an interception, and a pass breakup. — When big boy offensive lineman Richard Gouraige sprinted the 40-yard dash Thursday, defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. Montez Sweat #98. Introduction. “I’m very versatile,” said Dexter. The Florida Gator defensive lineman checks in at No. " - The Athletic Jr/2023 DT *Gervon Dexter, Florida News Source: The AthleticGervon Dexter. Without starting training camp yet, Dexter has already made an impact. Gervon Dexter on the outside shoulder of the right tackle (5 tech). KANSAS CITY, Mo. By Brad Biggs. Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl (Dec. GAINESVILLE, Fla. 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. was drafted in the second round with the 22nd pick (53rd.