Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl (Dec. gallery PHOTOS: Bears draft DB Kendall Williamson With the 258th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Bears. RAS card. However, the Chicago media (especially the more in-depth guys) have been talking about Gervon Dexter's lack of get-off. 291 pounds with 34-inch arms and a 9. Rookie DT Gervon Dexter is having himself a day!! Sacks, TFLs, and batted balls. 5 sacks and 2 interceptions. ’s decision to finish the season as a participant in the Las Vegas Bowl is a testament to the progress the Gators made in 2022. He moved very well. As such, Dexter would potentially owe BLA over $1 million from his. Apr 29, 2023 at 11:44 AM. Gervon Dexter is growing up fast. 88 seconds, the fastest time for any player weighing more than 300 pounds. After a lackluster debut against the Packers, Gervon Dexter has gotten better every week as a run defender. 43 RAS out of a possible 10. The Bears selected Gervon Dexter with the 53rd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He’s a prototypical 2-gap defender who can eat up space and blockers. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. has been forced to grow up fast. 10290. gallery PHOTOS: Bears draft DB Kendall Williamson With the 258th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Bears. 43-second 40, 40. 53 overall: Gervon Dexter, DL, Florida Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports. Here’s a quick rundown on Dexter:. Florida's Gervon Dexter is a Day 2 DL that worth looking into for the Chiefs. , Tyrique Stevenson, Zacch Pickens, Roschon Johnson, Tyler Scott, Noah Sewell, Terell Smith, Travis Bell and Kendall Williamson. ) High football coach Tavaris Johnson leaned heavily on those traits every time he crossed paths with Gervon Dexter in the. Marcus Mosher. 53 overall pick. The defensive tackle has a lab-built frame at 6-foot-6 and 303 pounds with all the athleticism to be an impact. Thursday, Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter and former Miami cornerback Tyrique Stevenson signed their four-year rookie contracts. -- The Bears started rebuilding Gervon Dexter from the minute the second-round pick arrived at Halas Hall. The Bears selected defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. 53 #RAS out of a possible 10. KANSAS CITY, Mo. 5 tackles for loss. He will be a force on the interior if he plays up to his massive athletic potential. This ranked 1 out of 1020 TE from 1987 to 2023. #99 of the Chicago Bears walks off the field following the 38-20 loss against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field on September 10, 2023 in. GAINESVILLE, Fla. David Turner, currently the defensive line coach at. 69 RAS out of a possible 10. We’re counting down our top 15 draft prospects for the Bears in 2023. Chicago turned around on day two and addressed the defensive line, taking a pair of two-gapping block-eaters in Gervon Dexter Sr. As the 2023 NFL Draft approaches names like Jalen Carter and Bryan Bresee are getting most of the attention along the interior defensive line. This is a fun nugget from CHGO’s Adam Hoge, who relays a message from Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus who says the team has new plans for rookie defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. It will take time for the defensive tackle to get used to his new stance and elongated stride. 2. Gervon Dexter NFL Draft Profile Position: DT School: Florida Current Year: Junior Height/Weight: 6’6″, 310 pounds Length: 32 1/4″ Hand: 9 1/2″ Especially in the. Dexter scored a 9. The Chicago Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter with the 53rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Gervon hasn’t proven to be much of a pass rusher during his time at Florida but you can see. FILE - Florida defensive lineman Gervon Dexter runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, March 2, 2023. 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. “I’m very versatile,” said Dexter. Gervon Dexter - Chicago Bears. 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 waiting his turn during Florida's 2023 Pro Day, Dexter walked around the team's indoor practice facility seemingly more than any player, chatting it. He had flashes on tape, but most thought he’d become a great run defender and not much else. LAKE FOREST, Ill. But that coach said Dexter's struggles with pad level help offensive linemen move him "two gaps away from where he's supposed to be. The Eagles have received high marks from most insiders, and according to Kent Lee Platte of RAS. The positives. 69 RAS out of a possible 10. He played college football at Florida. Dexter adapting quickly to Bears' defensive system. 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. GAINESVILLE, Fla. Gervon Dexter has partnered with NFL agent Mark Bailey of 1st Down Sports for marketing representation. I spoke with a couple of coaches who believe I can do. 88 40-yard dash. 52. However, there are a number of mock drafts that have him sneaking into the first round. The Chicago Bears are just a week away from training camp but Gervon Dexter has already made an impact. Thursday, Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter and former Miami cornerback Tyrique Stevenson signed their four-year rookie contracts. By chance, Pickens and Gervon Dexter Sr. Richardson isn't expected to re-test after producing a 4. Dexter has been a key contributor on the defensive front since his freshman year. 00. Gervon Dexter is a good run defender who can eat up space and plug gaps. The Bears' second-round pick got good interior push on a critical third-and-long play before disengaging from the. LAKE FOREST, Ill. Of the Bears' top-four picks, Gervon Dexter Sr. (98) now wears the (burnt) orange and (Navy) blue of the Chicago Bears. When the Bears selected Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens in. 56 Dante Stills, West. 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. 86, with Southern Mississippi corner Eric Scott's 8. 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. 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. 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). 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. Rasheem Green #94. Gervon Dexter Sr. He measured in at an imposing 6’6, 310 and paired that with a 4. Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has his flaws, but his upside potential with his level of athleticism is attractive for NFL teams. Florida DT Gervon Dexter Scouting Report and NFL Draft Outlook including Strengths, Weaknesses, Combine Results and Pro Player Comparison. Dexter is a massive human and could have a ton of room to grow as a 21-year-old sophomore. 53 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. The Pickens is in Gervon Dexter #RAS so far. In ESPN’s latest three-round mock draft, analysts Mel Kiper Jr. A member of Florida's 2020 recruiting class out of Lake Wales (Fla. Chicago Bears: Gervon Dexter Sr. Still, to see immediate results in practice against veteran guards and centers is a great sign. Andrew Billings #97. are both projected to go in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft. He exploded onto the scene with a jaw-dropping performance. Gervon Dexter flashing ‘dominant' potential early at Bears training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. The Gators front seven starts with junior Gervon Dexter in the heart of the defensive line. CFN 2023 NFL Draft DT Ranking: 9 6-6, 310, Projected Round: 3rd. Introduction. He scored a 9. Dominique Robinson #90. 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. This offseason has to be about loading up in the trenches, both in free agency and the draft. Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida (6'6, 312): Florida at Vanderbilt, 12:00 p. Bears rookie defensive tackles Zacch Pickens (96) and Gervon Dexter (98) are making an impact at Bears training camp. However, as he shared on social media in response. Photo: Gervon Dexter and Princely Umanmielen; Credit: Alex Shepherd. On Day 3, the Bears added a couple of skill position players in. 65 Moro. 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 Bears added to their offense on Day 3 of the NFL Draft, selecting Texas running back Roschon Johnson with the 115th overall pick. Khalid Kareem #52. What Dexter, the 6-foot-6, 312-pounder from Lake Wales, Fla. Photo: O'Cyrus Torrence, Gervon Dexter; Credit: Zach Goodall. 0:00. Justin Jones talked about what he has seen from Gervon Dexter so far during training camp. 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. The 6’6”, 310-pound DT has arguably the most upside of any player at his position in the 2023 draft class. 53 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. NFL Draft 2023: Scouting Report for Chicago Bears' DL BR NFL Scouting Department April 28, 2023 AP Photo/Phelan M. 88s 40 and some excellent jumps. Pitting an athlete like Gervon Dexter into the mix might go a long way as a solution. J. 00 RAS out of a possible 10. 23 #RAS out of a possible 10. Matt Pendleton/Gator Sports. Coburn is a solid athlete (5. The 6’6” 310 pound mammoth of a human, ran a 4. Safe to say, Dexter and. 0:04. By Josh Schrock • Published August 8, 2023. 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. KANSAS CITY, Mo. Round 2, Pick 53: DT Gervon Dexter. 23 RB Roschon Johnson 8. "Ventrell is almost like a quarterback on defense. The Chicago Bears are just a week away from training camp but Gervon Dexter has already made an impact. Here’s a quick rundown on Dexter: Height: 6-6. I spoke with a couple of coaches who believe I can do. But Pickens, whom the Bears took a more simple. Dexter was a 5-star recruit coming out of high school, and he was a three. . Last. Where Bears' Justin Jones, Gervon Dexter rank among defensive tackles in Madden 24. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 10: Gervon Dexter Sr. Here, I had my choice of second-round defensive tackles, including Mazi Smith and Gervon Dexter. Gervon Dexter Sr. He explained it to Cynthia Frelund of NFL Network as something called the DXA scan. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) ORG. By chance, Pickens and Gervon Dexter Sr. #98 of the Chicago Bears takes part in a drill during training camp at Halas Hall on July 26, 2023 in Lake Forest, Illinois. Gervon Dexter Sr. Rasheem Green #94. 5. DL Gervon Dexter. Thursday’s practice at Halas Hall was the last one that will be open to the public on the Bears’ campus. " - The Athletic Jr/2023 DT *Gervon Dexter, Florida News Source: The AthleticGervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. Just four years ago, he was a giant football baby in diapers. 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. He scored an unofficial 9. Nonetheless, his inherent talent has him pegged in the second round at No. Additionally, former track and field athlete Dedrick Vanover will also participate in. Florida’s Gervon Dexter (9. Gervon Dexter Sr. 71 and 5. Adjusting to a different type of defense than the one he played in at Florida, rookie defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. out of Florida with the No. If persistence is the intersection of optimism and grit, Lake Wales (Fla. 86 score. High school career[] Dexter attended Lake Wales High School in Lake Wales, Florida. Aug 11, 2023. "Gervon is an ascending talent with an unlimited ceiling," said co-defensive coordinator and defensive line coach Sean Spencer. 5 tackles for loss, 4. Big, toolsy, good motor, and smart player. Indianapolis Colts Average score: 9. And it also has me thinking about what we wrote about him after Chicago chose him with the first of its second-round picks: Dexter is a raw piece of clay that needs molding to become what we envision it to be. Former Florida football defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. 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. They thought he was a pure nose tackle. The Bears' defensive line notched eight sacks in the preseason opener against the Titans. Zacch Pickens #96. Eberflus is correct. 88-second 40 to go with a 31-inch vertical and a 9-foot-2 broad jump. 65 Moro Ojomo, Texas: 8. Stacy Revere/Getty Images. #Bears — Herb Howard (@HerbHoward411) August 10, 2023. pic. Montez Sweat #98. – Florida defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. 66 seconds vs 1. He is projected to go early in the second round to Seattle, per Tankathon, but could intrigue Dallas. Feldman offered the following on the former. Gervon Dexter Sr. ” Linebacker Brenton Cox Jr. Gervon Dexter NFL Draft Profile. Gervon Dexter could follow a similar path. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. 88 40-yard dash. Round 2, Pick 53: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida The trenches — that’s what Chicago came into the 2023 NFL Draft needing to focus on. Get More 2023 Draft Profiles here. 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. shared several flights to and from team visits in the pre-draft process. 21 RAS, Chicago will be able to mold him into a versatile weapon. He has all the physical traits preferred for any role along the defensive line but an. Justin Jones has already said. With the No. 00 after his pro day. Gervon Dexter is attacking his weaknesses relentlessly. 025 Points. He is an obviously gifted athlete who has. He scored a 9. Chicago added a space-eating. 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. Gervon Dexter, Florida DT. ) High football coach Tavaris Johnson leaned heavily on those traits every time he crossed paths with Gervon Dexter in the. Becoming a parent changes everything. As such, Dexter would potentially owe BLA over $1 million from his initial four-year deal alone. Gabby Hajduk. DeMarcus. Gervon Dexter Sr. NFL Combine Grade. The defensive tackle from Florida fills the Bears' need for a big, versatile body in the middle of the defensive line. Full Breakdown Of The Bears' 2023 NFL Draft [Player Comps + Projections] 4. out of Florida. Gervon Dexter, Florida: 9. make plays in losses. His 9. Day 3 – Moro. — Gators defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, 53rd overall. Great power and first step. 5 sacks with the Gamecocks. 67 DT Gervon Dexter Sr. 5-inch vertical and 129-inch broad in Indianapolis, Ind. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler even mocked Dexter to the Browns in his seven-round mock draft. 18 on the relative athletic score used to test athleticism. 67 WR Tyler Scott 8. He measured in at an imposing 6’6, 310 and paired that with a 4. WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He stands tall at 6’5” and carries around 310 pounds with ease on the field. Dexter is big, strong, athletic beast of a man who has the ability to dominate one-on-one matchups in the trenches. Growing up, Dexter was a star basketball athlete but also chose to play football in his junior year. Thursday’s practice at Halas Hall was the last one that will be open to the public on the Bears’ campus. University of Florida product Gervon Dexter Sr. *Splits Projected . Their first pick of the day was defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. Chicago Bears defensive tackle Gervon Dexter speaks with the media on the first day of rookie minicamp on Friday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. The roster has a lot of 3T/5T guys but not a lot of. The get-off appears a bit faster today, as well. But they also know he is still early in his journey to reach what they. He is a freak athlete for his size, as he posted a 4. 97 Keenu Benton, Wisconsin: 8. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) ORG. Florida's Gervon Dexter is a Day 2 DL that worth looking into for the Chiefs. Dexter has great length and athleticism when compared to. 16 RAS score. “The centers, the guards, they’re a lot faster and smarter,” Dexter said. Dexter was a key piece along Florida's defensive front in 2022, starting all. This ranked 49 out of 1570 DT from 1987 to 2023. 21 Bryan Bresee, Clemson: 9. Chicago rookie Gervon Dexter Sr. 0. – Florida defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. Justin Jones #93. 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. Chicago Bears. 50 and 88, respectively. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats. Dexter (#9) is oozing with. Dexter is an athlete. 53 RAS out of a possible 10. 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. Gervon Dexter, expected to be the third Florida player selected in the upcoming NFL Draft, believes he can provide teams with a unique flexibility. The 6-7 tackle has shown position versatility. Chicago’s run. Gervon Dexter is a very intriguing Day 2 target on the. 20, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. 057 Points Saved per run play (T-79th) 6. 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. Prior to joining the college ranks, 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. 17)…. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. , during OTA last week. 3. : Matt Eberflus said he plans on using rookie defensive tackle Gervon Dexter more on pass rushing downs. Rookies Darnell Wright, Gervon Dexter Sr. WR Rashee Rice. 00. 53 overall pick. Introduction. The roster has a lot of 3T/5T guys but not a lot of. He played college football at Florida. 53 CB Tyrique Stevenson 8. The 2022 NFL Draft is the car behind us in the rearview mirror, and not many football fans are anxiously awaiting the next. He scored a 9. LAKE FOREST -- On Friday, Bears second-round pick Gervon Dexter Sr. saw action in 12 games and played a total of. But Gervon's ability to press and extend is very similar to Dexter's. 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. All Gators' final, seven-round, Florida Gators-centric projection ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. The Chicago Bears surprised people when they made Gervon Dexter their second pick in the 2023 draft. The second-round defensive tackle out of Florida is turning heads more. If persistence is the intersection of optimism and grit, Lake Wales (Fla. His Relative Athletic Score put him as the 77th defensive tackle out of the 1,623 to test since. Dexter is 6-foot-5 and 310 pounds and it is hard to watch him play without thinking of Stephon Tuitt. entered the world, and his already motivated and hard-working dad found perspective and another fuel tank for his engine. DeMarcus. 9. Gervon Dexter Sr. twitter. My take: Dexter, who made 24 starts in 38 games at Florida, checks all the boxes of the traits Bears coach Matt. 53 pick in the second round on Friday evening. entered the world, and his already motivated and hard-working dad found perspective and another fuel tank for his engine. Gervon Dexter Sr. Defensive back Jason Marshall Jr. With their first of three Day 2 picks, the Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. Total Score: 70. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats. Most draft experts saw him as a third-round pick, but the Bears selected him in the middle of the second round. His Relative Athletic Score put him as the 77th defensive tackle out of. My take: Dexter, who made 24 starts in 38 games at Florida, checks all the boxes of the traits Bears coach Matt. 4 in the Unpacking Future Packers countdown. 2. 88s 40 and some excellent jumps. Using a 2nd round pick on a defensive tackle with limited sack production had many confused. 63 to New Orleans for 3. Buy Gators Tickets. , Tyrique Stevenson, Zacch Pickens, Roschon Johnson, Tyler Scott, Noah Sewell, Terell Smith, Travis Bell and Kendall Williamson. 53 CB Tyrique Stevenson 8. He is a player you are taking based on his high ceiling he is. 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. Gervon Dexter. Mark J. The Bears selected Gervon Dexter with the 53rd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Dexter put on a show at the combine, notching a 1. 01 Zacch Pickens, South Carolina: 8. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. Dexter has the ideal size and talent for a defensive tackle, standing at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds. WCG’s lead draft analyst breaks down what the analytics say about Bears draft picks Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens. Buy Gators Tickets. Ngakoue and Dexter in the Lab, Pulling for Mongo, the C Stays, and Other Bears Bullets. It's a thin defensive tackle class, but. Breakdown: The Bears need a 1-technique or 3-technique to pair with Justin Jones. “I’m very versatile,” said Dexter. Dexter did not clarify if he will play in Florida's bowl game, the Las Vegas Bowl, to conclude the 2022 season. Pickens had an intuition after consistently running into his fellow SEC defensive. Jones was also a 2nd round pick with high level traits. Neither has. Gervon Dexter Sr. Coburn is a solid athlete (5. They had been the final two unsigned members of the Bears' 2023 draft class. Gervon Dexter, DT.