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. checks a bunch of boxes as the type of player Bears GM Ryan Poles wants to build his team with moving forward. was drafted in the second round with the 22nd pick (53rd. People often forget the knock on Lawrence when he came out of college. Dexter announced. Both were second. 88 at 6-foot-6 and 312 pounds was incredible. 88 40-yard dash. He totaled 55 tackles (four for a loss), with two sacks, an interception, and a pass breakup. He’s very, very vocal. The pick: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida. 52 RAS. The “game speed” of camp has tested him. Second-round selections Gervon Dexter Sr. Florida DT Gervon Dexter Scouting Report and NFL Draft Outlook including Strengths, Weaknesses, Combine Results and Pro Player Comparison. However, the body of work just isn’t there yet. 53 overall pick. He measured in at an imposing 6’6, 310 and paired that with a 4. The problem was they weren’t numerous enough. Latest Videos The Coach Daboll Show: Previewing Week 12 vs. 5 tackles for loss at Florida last season. 69 RAS out of a possible 10. , 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. 94. The Bears' second-round pick got good interior push on a critical third-and-long play before disengaging from the. He scored a 9. Subscribe to the Bears YT Channel:. Rasheem Green #94. But Gervon's ability to press and extend is very similar to Dexter's. RAS card. 21 RAS, Chicago will be able to mold him into a versatile weapon. ) High School football team and was a track-and-field standout who was a qualifier for the discus throw. Patriots 🗣️ Saquon Barkley Mic'd Up: 'Play with passion' Coach Brian Daboll previews Week 12 vs. 53 overall pick. Dexter was a 5-star recruit coming out of high school, and he was a three. DeMarcus. 72 RAS) with good size (nearly 6’2, 336 pounds), but he lacks length (31. Pitting an athlete like Gervon Dexter into the mix might go a long way as a solution. He is a freak athlete for his size, as he posted a 4. Florida used him often as a nose tackle, but he has the flexibility to play up and down the. The positives. High school career[] Dexter attended Lake Wales High School in Lake Wales, Florida. Aug 2, 2023. Age: 21. Gervon Dexter is one of the more intriguing prospects in this class. , Tyrique Stevenson, Zacch Pickens, Roschon Johnson, Tyler Scott, Noah Sewell, Terell Smith, Travis Bell and Kendall Williamson. The Bears' defensive line notched eight sacks in the preseason opener against the Titans. NFL Draft Grades: Bears Select DL Gervon Dexter Sr. GAINESVILLE, Fla. Through 25 games and 11 starts at Florida, he has 2. How tall is Gervon Dexter? Gervon Dexter is 6-6 (198 cm) tall. Gervon Dexter. Gervon Dexter Sr. 00. Brugler wrote that he has “outstanding big-man balance and. The Florida defensive lineman was selected by the Chicago Bears with the No. 16 RAS score. A grade of nearly six projects Dexter as an average backup or special teamer, with a. Rasheem Green #94. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for 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. 50 and 88, respectively. Last. Leverage needs to be more consistent, but Good coaching can help there. Chicago Bears. See full list on bleachernation. 67 WR Tyler Scott 8. Patriots QB Tommy DeVito on making his first start at home. At Florida, at times Dexter was downright dominant using his elite combination of size and strength to go with great athleticism. Florida’s Gervon Dexter Sr. Bears second-round draft pick Gervon Dexter (9) had 55 tackles, two sacks and 4. Dexter Jr. (Florida) and Zacch Pickens (South Carolina), to add some much. 3. The 6-7 tackle has shown position versatility. He has heavy hands and packs a punch with his first move. The goal is for Gervon Dexter to become a feature of the Bears defensive line in the years to come. Dexter adapting quickly to Bears' defensive system. 00. They had been the final two unsigned members of the Bears' 2023 draft class. 74 they have the team picking one of the more athletic interior defenders in defensive tackle Dexter. A four-year starter at Wisconsin, the 6-3, 309-pound Benton accumulated 19 tackles for loss and nine sacks in his career. CFN 2023 NFL Draft DT Ranking: 9 6-6, 310, Projected Round: 3rd. checks a bunch of boxes as the type of player Bears GM Ryan Poles wants to build his team with moving forward. The Pickens is in Gervon Dexter #RAS so far. Full Breakdown Of The Bears' 2023 NFL Draft [Player Comps + Projections] 4. Gervon Dexter is a good run defender who can eat up space and plug gaps. Edwards and Tremaine Edmunds are three players who will help turn Bears defense around. 72 million contract with the Bears. 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. (born October 5, 2001) is an American football defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). Most draft experts saw him as a third-round pick, but the Bears selected him in the middle of the second round. Stacy Revere/Getty Images. was a consistent presence in the backfield. NFL Network's Stacey Dales, Scott Pioli reveal defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. At least one, and hopefully both, can have strong preseason play. A grade of nearly six projects Dexter as an average backup or special teamer, with a draft projection of somewhere around the fifth round, according to Pro. He played college football at Florida. 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. This ranked 77 out of 1623 DT from 1987 to 2023. The positives. I have a hunch that the Packers might like Smith, a raw lineman from Michigan with light college. Connect the dots and Gervon Dexter could definitely be a Quinn “guy”. #Bears — Herb Howard (@HerbHoward411) August 10, 2023. Dominique Robinson #90. with the 53rd pick in the second round of the draft The 6-6, 312-pounder appeared in 36 games with 24 starts over three seasons with the Gators, registering 125 tackles, 10. Gervon Dexter Sr. Dexter recorded eight tackles against. 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. According to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune, the Bears signed second-round picks defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. on ESPN. Safe to say, Dexter and. Foote's Take: Gervon Dexter is a short- and long-term upgrade over Derrick Nnadi's 2022. A part of the deal states that Dexter — who was drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft to the Chicago Bears — is required to pay 15% of his. Marcus Mosher. While drafting a defensive lineman was hardly unexpected, everybody felt GM Ryan Poles sought an interior pass rusher. Gervon Dexter Sr. Dexter is 6-foot-5 and 310 pounds and it is hard to watch him play without thinking of Stephon Tuitt. With the No. Dexter is firmly a target for the Browns if he falls to them in the draft. Out of all interior defensive linemen. Big, toolsy, good motor, and smart player. Meanwhile, Chicago struggled mightily in a 27-17 loss to Tampa Bay, but Dexter provided a few bright spots in run support. "Right now, I think we have five or six top-30 visits," Dexter said. 01 Zacch Pickens, South Carolina: 8. College: Florida Age: 21 Height: 6'6" Weight: 310. Gervon Dexter Sr. , Tyrique Stevenson, Zacch Pickens, Roschon Johnson, Tyler Scott, Noah Sewell, Terell Smith, Travis Bell and Kendall Williamson. 38 CB Terell Smith 8. DeMarcus. Practicing in OTAs and the veteran. Now they must develop. 93 DT Zacch Pickens 9. 88s 40 and some excellent jumps. See photos of all the new Bears rookies selected in the 2023 NFL Draft. Nonetheless, his inherent talent has him pegged in the second round at No. . , Saturday, May 6, 2023. He measured in at an imposing 6’6, 310 and paired that with a 4. 97 Keenu Benton, Wisconsin: 8. 53. The Chicago Bears picked Dexter with the 53rd overall pick in the second round of the draft. Chicago Tribune. 53 #RAS out of a possible 10. The roster has a lot of 3T/5T guys but not a lot of. In 2022, his 24 run tops were the eighth most in college football by an interior defensive lineman. Dexter is an athlete. Jalen Harris #59. A five-star recruit, Dexter only played two years of high school football at Lake Whales high school in Florida. Stacy Revere/Getty Images. Marc Trestman. Later on in the draft, the Bears drafted three defensive tackles to beef up the interior with Gervon Dexter, Zacch Pickens and Travis Bell. 53 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. Where Bears' Justin Jones, Gervon Dexter rank among defensive tackles in Madden 24. Gervon Dexter Sr. 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. The Chicago Bears are just a week away from training camp but Gervon Dexter has already made an impact. The Relative Athletic Score (RAS) reduces a prospect's performance at the combine into a single, straightforward statistic. Gervon Dexter going 53rd overall to the Chicago Bears in the draft last month was met with a lukewarm response. Then in 2022, Lawrence evolved. *Splits Projected . Dexter was subsequently drafted by the Chicago Bears in the second round of the April 2023 NFL Draft. The 2023 Bears draft class RAS scores per @mathbomb: OT Darnell Wright 9. #Bears — Herb Howard (@HerbHoward411) August 10, 2023. With the 53rd overall pick in the draft, the Bears selected Gervon Dexter Sr. Part of it was how Florida used him. Gervon Dexter is a very intriguing Day 2 target on the. Last season, Dexter totaled a career-high 55 tackles, four tackles for loss, 2. Dexter. While Gervon Dexter Sr. Dexter is big, strong, athletic beast of a man who has the ability to dominate one-on-one matchups in the trenches. Dexter was a 5-star recruit coming out of high school, and he was a three. He is a. , was a highly-touted high. He played college football at Florida. At times, his tape is downright. Chicago had. 2022 (Sophomore): Started at defensive tackle in all thirteen games…. Check back every other day. 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. Yannick Ngakoue #91. 53 overall pick. Last, there is defensive lineman Gervon Dexter who was a solid contributor on a shaky defensive corps during his time with the team. His Relative Athletic Score put him as the 77th defensive tackle out of. 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. Bears sign last two rookies in draft class. Scott Carter / Senior Writer. If the Packers want more length, Florida’s Gervon Dexter is another box-checker in terms of size, athleticism and upside. 88-second 40 to go with a 31-inch vertical and a 9-foot-2 broad jump. Gervon Dexter Sr. By Mark Potash. 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. 5” arms, 6th percentile). This ranked 49 out of 1570 DT from 1987 to 2023. At No. Former University of Florida defensive lineman and current Chicago Bears rookie Gervon Dexter Sr. has improved his. Gervon Dexter's growth. Chicago kicked off Day 2 with the selection of Dexter at No. The Bears have high hopes for his development. Additionally, former track and field athlete Dedrick Vanover will also participate in. Dexter is an impressive athlete at 6-foot-6, 310 pounds. 15. Well, Gervon Dexter Sr. Introduction. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. A part of the deal states that Dexter — who was drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft to the Chicago Bears — is required to pay 15% of his. Justin Jones talked about what he has seen from Gervon Dexter so far during training camp. -- The Bears started rebuilding Gervon Dexter from the minute the second-round pick arrived at Halas Hall. 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. With their first of three Day 2 picks, the Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. A third-year journalism student with a focus in sports and media. Pick 45: Gervon Dexter, IDL, FLorida (Tier 1) 6’5″ | 310 | RAS: 9. Gervon Dexter was drafted with pick 53 of round 2 in the 2023 draft class. He could immediately start for the defense that was dead last in. Round 2, Pick 53: DT Gervon Dexter. Here, I had my choice of second-round defensive tackles, including Mazi Smith and Gervon Dexter. He recorded 75 tackles and finished his Gator career with 120. Put simply, how the Bears deploy Gervon Dexter in the NFL will be significantly different from his college 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. Thursday, Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter and former Miami cornerback Tyrique Stevenson signed their four-year rookie contracts. 0. (98) now wears the (burnt) orange and (Navy) blue of the Chicago Bears. Next up is offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence who only spent a year in Gainesville but built his stock greatly by making it through his entire collegiate career dating back to his time with the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns without allowing a single sack. Still, to see immediate results in practice against veteran guards and centers is a great sign. 0:04. Column: After passing on Jalen Carter, the Chicago Bears doubled down on DTs Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens. Growing up, Dexter was a star basketball athlete but also chose to play football in his junior year. 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. Finished the season with 55 tackles, 4 TFLs, 4 quarterback hurries, 2 sacks, 1 interception, and a. By Josh Schrock • Published August 8, 2023. Gervon Dexter, Florida: 9. Related Bears take Florida DT Gervon Dexter at. Here’s a quick rundown on Dexter: Height: 6-6. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. With a 9. More NFL Draft Bears rookie Roschon Johnson could shake things up at running back NFL draft: Our favorite Bears picks from the 2023 rookie. Dominique Robinson #90. His Relative Athletic Score put him as the 77th defensive tackle out of the 1,623 to test since. However, Dexter’s film doesn’t always agree with the idea that he’s a physical monster. The Eagles have received high marks from most insiders, and according to Kent Lee Platte of RAS. He is a. has filed a lawsuit in U. Aug 11, 2023. He is a defensive tackle that stands at 6'6 and about 310 pounds. If persistence is the intersection of optimism and grit, Lake Wales (Fla. After joining the team and dominating (18 sacks as a senior), he became a five-star recruit and the number three defensive tackle of the 2020 high school. 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. The Chicago Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter with the 53rd overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Dexter possesses a rare combination of size and athleticism and uses it to overwhelm offensive linemen in both. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler even mocked Dexter to the Browns in his seven-round mock draft. The Bears selected defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. Indianapolis Colts Average score: 9. 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. 00 after his pro day. 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. 00. 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). May 6, 2023, 12:40pm PDT. Dexter put on a show at the combine, notching a 1. We can’t leave defensive tackle Gervon Dexter completely off our list. Strengths: Large, powerful, game-controlling tackle who makes a lot of plays on the ball. RAS: 9. (WCJB) -They say availability is a skill, and Gator Gervon Dexter is volunteering his services anywhere along the defensive line in this week’s NFL Draft. This ranked 49 out of 1570 DT from. With their first of three Day 2 picks, the Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. Khalid Kareem #52. Round 3, Pick 71: Gervon Dexter (iDL, Florida) Trade: Chiefs send 2. ) High football coach Tavaris Johnson leaned heavily on those traits every time he crossed paths with Gervon Dexter in the. 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. Defensive lineman Gervon Dexter and offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence were both named to the Outland Trophy preseason watch list, an award issued annually to the nation’s best interior lineman, regardless if they play on the offensive or defensive side of the ball. This ranked 468 out of 1309 OG from 1987 to 2023. Watching Dexter’s workout above makes me dream big things about his future. Here are Clemson’s Bryan Bresee, Wisconsin’s Keeanu Benton, Texas’ Keondre Coburn, Florida’s Gervon Dexter, and South Carolina’s Zacch Pickens describing the plays they most remember, with tape examples and further descriptions. 53 RAS out of a possible 10. make plays in losses. He was a standout basketball player. Sounds Like Gervon Dexter Is Already Doing What Experts Said He Can’t. Montez Sweat #98. 88 seconds (91%*) *Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine historically in the player's position group. 26) Dallas Cowboys: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida. ; Credit: Alex Shepherd. ; Credit: Alex Shepherd. LAKE FOREST, Ill. 00. Florida DT Gervon Dexter. A four-year starter at Wisconsin, the 6-3, 309-pound Benton accumulated 19 tackles for loss and nine sacks in his career. 4 in the Unpacking Future Packers countdown. 00. “I’m very versatile,” said Dexter. 94. 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. Zacch Pickens #96. 5% Positive run play percentage (T-48th) 0. WR. -- The Bears started rebuilding Gervon Dexter from the minute the second-round pick arrived at Halas Hall. Round 2, Pick 53: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida The trenches — that’s what Chicago came into the 2023 NFL Draft needing to focus on. 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. Gervon Dexter (DT, Florida). Now he’s changing the real items. NBC Universal, Inc. 01 Zacch Pickens, South Carolina: 8. 3: Gervon Dexter, 6-foot-6, 310 pounds, Florida. J. 2022 (Sophomore): Started at defensive tackle in all thirteen games…. and Zacch Pickens meet the media prior to the first practice of rookie minicamp. LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JULY 26: Gervon Dexter Sr. The roster has a lot of 3T/5T guys but not a lot of. Dexter put on a show at the combine, notching a 1. The second-round defensive tackle out of Florida is turning heads more. m. The defensive tackle has a lab-built frame at 6-foot-6 and 303 pounds with all the athleticism to be an impact. Florida DT Gervon Dexter Scouting Report and NFL Draft Outlook including Strengths, Weaknesses, Combine Results and Pro Player Comparison. Rookies Darnell Wright, Gervon Dexter Sr. 67 DT Gervon Dexter Sr. As such, Dexter would potentially owe BLA over $1 million from his initial four-year deal alone. 0 (2/2) RAS - 9. 81 10-yard split and a 4. LAKE FOREST, Ill. How much does Gervon Dexter weigh? Gervon Dexter weighs 312 lbs (141 kg). By chance, Pickens and Gervon Dexter Sr. The Gator defensive tackle has the length, power, and athleticism to develop into a dominant force along the defensive line. Gervon Dexter, DL, Florida. I spoke with a couple of coaches who believe I can do. 4 (out of 100) on pass rushes and won. He scored a 6. Gervon Dexter Sr. DT Gervon Dexter. Commands double-team blocks in the middle of the line, yet still pushes opponents back to collapse the pocket. In 2020 as a freshman Dexter Sr. Dexter Sr. This ranked 49 out of 1570 DT from 1987 to 2023. The rookie defensive tackle is making progress, but the Bears have. 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. 2022 (Sophomore): Started at defensive tackle in all thirteen games…. 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. Shedeur Sanders Shows Potential, Must Improve to Be NFL Ready. The Bears selected Gervon Dexter with the 53rd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The 6’6” 310 pound mammoth of a human, ran a 4. This ranked 77 out of 1620 DT from. 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. The reasoning: "I'm wasting no time once the Browns are finally on the clock in addressing the roster's biggest hole. 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. Here’s a quick rundown on Dexter:. WR Jordan Addison. 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. 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. gallery PHOTOS: Bears draft DB Kendall Williamson With the 258th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Bears. After a lackluster debut against the Packers, Gervon Dexter has gotten better every week as a run defender. 17 away from the Michigan tight end. All Gators' final, seven-round, Florida Gators-centric projection ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft. We’re counting down our top 15 draft prospects for the Bears in 2023. Gervon Dexter NFL Draft Profile Gervon Dexter did not sneak up on us. Complete career NFL stats for Chicago Bears Defensive Tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. 4 in the Unpacking Future Packers countdown. On Day 3, the Bears added a couple of skill position players in. Fellow rookie Zacch Pickens has had. 02 Mar 2023 20:55:33He scored a 10. Gervon Dexter Sr. Pickens was the second defensive tackle the Bears took in the draft, joining Gervon Dexter Sr. That process started with tweaking his stance from the read-and-react technique at Florida to a base designed to gain quick penetration. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. 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. Mark J. He is an obviously gifted athlete who has. . As NFL free agency cools down after the initial surge. University of Florida product Gervon Dexter Sr.