The 2023 Bears draft class RAS scores per @mathbomb: OT Darnell Wright 9. 88 40-yard dash. I had concerns about his ability to. During an appearance on the Stadium and Gale podcast, Dexter said he has set a date with the Steelers and five other teams so far. 81 40-yard dash. He scored a 9. checks a bunch of boxes as the type of player Bears GM Ryan Poles wants to build his team with moving forward. DeMarcus Walker #95. 53 pick in the second round on Friday evening. from Lake Wales High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports - he was the top ranked DT in the nation. 69 RAS out of a possible 10. NFL Combine Grade. Just four years ago, he was a giant football baby in diapers. Justin Jones #93. Finished the season with 55 tackles, 4 TFLs, 4 quarterback hurries, 2 sacks, 1 interception, and a. The NIL deal agreed to pay Dexter $436,485. Gervon Dexter, Florida DT. (Florida): 9'2" Byron Young (Alabama): 9'0" Notable bench presses. He scored a 6. Brugler wrote that he has “outstanding big-man balance and. 5 tackles for loss, 4. LAKE FOREST, Ill. is the one that sticks out as a reach. As a result, he's heard from several teams that he could be a late first-round selection. The Chicago Bears picked Dexter with the 53rd overall pick in the second round of the draft. By chance, Pickens and Gervon Dexter Sr. Florida DT Gervon Dexter. ) High football coach Tavaris Johnson leaned heavily on those traits every time he crossed paths with Gervon Dexter in the. (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. College: Florida Age: 21 Height: 6'6" Weight: 310. and offensive lineman O'Cyrus Torrence might be the unofficial Nos. He scored a 9. 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. 03 | 4. 53 CB Tyrique Stevenson 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). 52 RAS, with elite speed and. He’s also a pretty good athlete overall, which earned him an official RAS score of 9. RAS card. •. Regarding their next selection, Gervon Dexter, things got way more technical. m. 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. Gervon Dexter is the second Gator off the board in the 2023 NFL Draft. on ESPN. The Athletic’s Dane Brugler even mocked Dexter to the Browns in his seven-round mock draft. Pickens. The 6-foot-6-inch, 310-pound defensive lineman spent three seasons at UF before he declared for the. He will be a force on the interior if he plays up to his massive athletic potential. 4 (out of 100) on pass rushes and won. Gervon Dexter Sr. 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. Florida defensive lineman Gervon Dexter celebrates a tackle during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. Pitting an athlete like Gervon Dexter into the mix might go a long way as a solution. 7 seconds). Feldman offered the following on the former. Through 25 games and 11 starts at Florida, he has 2. Florida's Gervon Dexter is a player with great physical attributes like size, speed, and athleticism. A grade of nearly six projects Dexter as an average backup or special teamer, with a. WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba. 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. Part of it was how Florida used him. Khalid Kareem #52. The Relative Athletic Score (RAS) reduces a prospect's performance at the combine into a single, straightforward statistic. This ranked 77 out of 1623 DT from 1987 to 2023. If Richardson fails to live up to expectations, Dexter is next in line as the Gators’ top prospect. Dexter is a massive human and could have a ton of room to grow as a 21-year-old sophomore. 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. On May 9, 2022, Gervon Dexter Jr. A five-star recruit with ideal length and flexibility at his size, Dexter is a one-gap penetrator who. , DT, Florida. 16 RAS score. He is projected to go early in the second round to Seattle, per Tankathon, but could intrigue Dallas. , a defensive tackle from Florida, and Tyrique Stevenson , a cornerback from Miami, inked four-year deals Thursday. Gervon Dexter, Florida : I was honestly surprised by how well Gervon Dexter tested. Chicago had. and athletic (RAS of 9. He brings an elite. deals with updated roles in Florida’s new-look defense, he also embraces a new chapter in his life: fatherhood. 5 tackles for loss, 4. 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. They thought he was a pure nose tackle. At pick no. video— After three years at Florida, defensive tackle Gervon Dexter has declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. 88 straight line speed. The pick: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida. 53 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. 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. Gervon Dexter Sr. Luis Medina. 52. 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. Chicago rookie Gervon Dexter Sr. He had flashes on tape, but most thought he’d become a great run defender and not much else. He recorded 75 tackles and finished his Gator career with 120. Gervon Dexter NFL Draft Profile. Both were second. ; Credit: Alex Shepherd. 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. was a consistent presence in the backfield. Most second-round picks. Gervon Dexter, Florida : I was honestly surprised by how well Gervon Dexter tested. He is a very athletic prospect, the sixth. Michael Reaves/Getty Images. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. LAKE FOREST, Ill. 00 after his pro day. Subscribe to the Bears YT Channel:. 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. The Pickens is in Gervon Dexter #RAS so far. He is a defensive tackle that stands at 6'6 and about 310 pounds. 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. Jones was also a 2nd round pick with high level traits. Gervon Dexter is a very intriguing Day 2 target on the. The 2023 Bears draft class RAS scores per @mathbomb: OT Darnell Wright 9. gallery PHOTOS: Bears draft DB Kendall Williamson With the 258th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Bears. Gervon Dexter (DT, Florida). 2. Here’s a quick look at the RAS scores for the Bears’ 10 draft picks. He scored an unofficial 9. Indianapolis Colts Average score: 9. Foote's Take: Gervon Dexter is a short- and long-term upgrade over Derrick Nnadi's 2022. The Bears' defensive line notched eight sacks in the preseason opener against the Titans. Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida (6'6, 312): Florida at Vanderbilt, 12:00 p. Rookie DT Gervon Dexter is having himself a day!! Sacks, TFLs, and batted balls. Round 2, Pick 53: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida The trenches — that’s what Chicago came into the 2023 NFL Draft needing to focus on. 5” arms, 6th percentile). looks like the next Chris Jones. DT Gervon Dexter. The Football Writers Association of America has presented the trophy since. ; Credit: Alex Shepherd. Gervon Dexter flashing ‘dominant' potential early at Bears training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago. Dexter put on a show at the combine, notching a 1. DT Gervon Dexter, Chicago Bears Despite playing just three seasons at the collegiate level, Dexter is vastly experienced after serving in one of the highest-volume iDL roles in the nation. Watching Dexter’s workout above makes me dream big things about his future. He scored a 9. is the one that sticks out as a reach. Chicago’s run. 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's growth. May 6, 2023, 12:40pm PDT. The Bears selected Gervon Dexter with the 53rd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Aug 2, 2023. 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. Rookie DT Gervon Dexter is having himself a day!! Sacks, TFLs, and batted balls. This ranked 77 out of 1620 DT from. He was a standout basketball player. " - The Athletic Jr/2023 DT *Gervon Dexter, Florida News Source: The AthleticGervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. GAINESVILLE, Fla. from Florida after picking offensive tackle Darnell Wright. , who dominated the Commanders’ offensive line with six pressures in 33 snaps and posted the team’s second-best Pro Football Focus grade. , 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. Of any player on this list, Dexter is quite easily the biggest projection currently. got his first NFL reps on Day 1 of rookie minicamp at Halas Hall. Expectations will always be high for any player. The Gators front seven starts with junior Gervon Dexter in the heart of the defensive line. Gervon Dexter arrived to uncertain shrugs when the Chicago Bears drafted him in April. Brugler wrote that he has “outstanding big-man balance and. 00. 97 Keenu Benton, Wisconsin: 8. Recorded 2 tackles (1 solo) including 1 TFL at Florida State (Nov. A third-year journalism student with a focus in sports and media. 88; 10-yard split: 1. This offseason has to be about loading up in the trenches, both in free agency and the draft. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights. out of Florida. make plays in losses. Round 2, Pick 53: DT Gervon Dexter. I spoke with a couple of coaches who believe I can do. Edwards said. 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. Khalid Kareem #52. The roster has a lot of 3T/5T guys but not a lot of. He’s a versatile interior defender, who can play both 3-technique and 1. On the weekend of April 27, Dexter will wait to hear his name called at the 2023 NFL Draft. 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. 00 RAS out of a possible 10. Thursday’s practice at Halas Hall was the last one that will be open to the public on the Bears’ campus. We’ve almost made it. LAKE FOREST, Ill. However, GM Ryan Poles insisted. Two Gators among The Athletic's 'most intriguing' early entrants into the 2023 NFL draft. was drafted in the second round with the 22nd pick (53rd. 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. Both were second. Just one more sleep until Chicago Bears preseason football. Gervon Dexter Sr. 53 overall pick. Florida used him often as a nose tackle, but he has the flexibility to play up and down the. If persistence is the intersection of optimism and grit, Lake Wales (Fla. 20, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. Former UF defensive tackle 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. 88 40-yard dash. The Florida defensive lineman was selected by the Chicago Bears with the No. *Splits Projected . Pickens joins second-round pick Gervon Dexter Sr. A five-star recruit, Dexter only played two years of high school football at Lake Whales high school in Florida. Combine DT Rank: 7th. In the 1sr RD. Montez Sweat #98. 81; 3. Day 3 – Moro. He totaled 42 tackles last season (four for a loss) and 2. , Florida Age: 21 Height: 6-6 Weight: 312 Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images. Playing Dexter at 1-Technique, where he’ll have the Center (who moves first) in his peripheral vision, should dampen the severity of the issue. 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. Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida (6'6, 312): Florida at Vanderbilt, 12:00 p. 02 Mar 2023 20:55:33He scored a 10. Includes scoring, rushing, defensive and receiving stats. The rookie. Probably his biggest hurdle is his snap anticipation. The Florida Gator defensive lineman checks in at No. High school career[] Dexter attended Lake Wales High School in Lake Wales, Florida. Pickens is the second interior defensive lineman selected by general manager Ryan Poles on Day 2, joining Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter at 53rd overall. 0 (2/2) RAS - 9. 291 pounds with 34-inch arms and a 9. (Florida): 9'2" Byron Young (Alabama): 9'0" Notable bench presses. was a consistent presence in the backfield. If. If the Packers want more length, Florida’s Gervon Dexter is another box-checker in terms of size, athleticism and upside. He can uproot. 025 Points. 94. 5 tackles-for-loss, 5. We can’t leave defensive tackle Gervon Dexter completely off our list. 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. Enter Gervon Dexter, one of my favorite prospects in the class. Gervon Dexter has partnered with NFL agent Mark Bailey of 1st Down Sports for marketing representation. has filed a lawsuit in U. 00 after his pro day. Latest Videos The Coach Daboll Show: Previewing Week 12 vs. The action seeks a declaratory judgment that the contract is not enforceable. Using a 2nd round pick on a defensive tackle with limited sack production had many confused. The NIL deal agreed to pay Dexter $436,485. 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. 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. The rookie defensive tackle is making progress, but the Bears have. The 6-7 tackle has shown position versatility. Gervon Dexter going 53rd overall to the Chicago Bears in the draft last month was met with a lukewarm response. entered the world, and his already motivated and hard-working dad found perspective and another fuel tank for his engine. Bears 2023 draft. 4. 88 40-yard dash. With their first of three Day 2 picks, the Bears selected Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter. S. GAINESVILLE, Fla. A player that Gutekunst could target in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft is Gervon Dexter Sr. Gervon Dexter - Chicago Bears. At Florida, at times Dexter was downright dominant using his elite combination of size and strength to go with great athleticism. Gervon Dexter, UF defensive tackle. Florida's Gervon Dexter is a Day 2 DL that worth looking into for the Chiefs. He is a defensive tackle that stands at 6'6 and about 310 pounds. WR Jordan Addison. . Gabby Hajduk. 25 S Kendall Williamson 8. “I can play multiple positions on the front, and I have a lot of length. 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. Dexter is firmly a target for the Browns if he falls to them in the draft. They were right for the first three years. Mark J. How old is Gervon Dexter? Gervon Dexter is 22 years old. 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. Total Score: 70. . But they also know he is still early in his journey to reach what they. 65 Moro. LAKE FOREST, ILLINOIS - JUNE 15: Gervon Dexter #98 of the Chicago Bears looks on during minicamp at Halas Hall. pic. Marc Trestman. Associated Press. Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens. Recorded 2 tackles (1 solo) including 1 TFL at Florida State (Nov. 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. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports. He ran the fifth-fastest forty-yard dash among the defensive linemen at the event. Gervon Dexter. #99. The interior pass rush was a big problem last season. RAS (Relative Athletic Score. NFL Combine Grade: 5. 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. They thought he was a pure nose tackle. The Chicago Bears selected Florida interior defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. , Tyrique Stevenson, Zacch Pickens, Roschon Johnson, Tyler Scott, Noah Sewell, Terell Smith, Travis Bell and Kendall Williamson. He scored a 9. has been forced to grow up fast. A player that Gutekunst could target in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft is Gervon Dexter Sr. #Bears — Herb Howard (@HerbHoward411) August 10, 2023. Michael Reaves/Getty Images. J. on ESPN. DL Gervon Dexter Sr. 70 out of 10, which included a 4. 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 selected Gervon Dexter with the 53rd pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. 5 tackles for loss. Dexter is big, strong, athletic beast of a man who has the ability to dominate one-on-one matchups in the trenches. – Florida defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. saw action in 12 games and played a total of. Ebenhack HEIGHT:. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports. Both Dexter and third-round rookie defensive tackle Zacch Pickens figure to be in a game-day rotation with starters Justin Jones and Andrew Billings. 21 Bryan Bresee, Clemson: 9. “I’m very versatile,” said Dexter. Matt Pendleton/Gator Sports. 00. While drafting a defensive lineman was hardly unexpected, everybody felt GM Ryan Poles sought an interior pass rusher. In ESPN’s latest three-round mock draft, analysts Mel Kiper Jr. Yannick Ngakoue #91. He scored an unofficial 9. 4 in the Unpacking Future Packers countdown. The defensive tackle has a lab-built frame at 6-foot-6 and 303 pounds with all the athleticism to be an impact. 26) Dallas Cowboys: Gervon Dexter, DT, Florida. Only the Jets and Colts had a higher average at 9. Chicago turned around on day two and addressed the defensive line, taking a pair of two-gapping block-eaters in Gervon Dexter Sr. Dexter impressed during offseason practices and is working to improve his lower-body. , warms up during the NFL football team's rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Ill. Fellow rookie Zacch Pickens has had. This ranked 77th out of 1,584 DTs. DT Gervon Dexter, Florida. Rookie defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. Top-flight guards highlight 2023 NBA free agency. Florida’s Gervon Dexter is lacking production but has a great combination of strength and. Photo: O'Cyrus Torrence, Gervon Dexter; Credit: Zach Goodall. 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. This ranked 126 out of 1620 DT from 1987 to 2023. The Bears on Friday bolstered their defense by choosing Florida defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. Round 2, Pick 63: Florida DT Gervon Dexter. , DT, Florida. Khalid Kareem #52. overall) in 2023 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears on Friday night. The Chicago Bears addressed their shaky defense in the second round of the NFL draft, taking Dexter with the No. 94. We’ve almost made it. 66 seconds vs 1. Pickens was the second defensive tackle the Bears took in the draft, joining Gervon Dexter Sr. Biography. 53 Overall. 10290. He scored a 9. Draft Year: 2023 40 time: 4. Shedeur Sanders Shows Potential, Must Improve to Be NFL Ready. That process started with tweaking his stance from the read-and-react. 61) and was highly productive at a top program (26. 63 to New Orleans for 3. The problem was they weren’t numerous enough. 00. Gervon Dexter is a DT prospect in the 2023 draft class. When the Bears selected Gervon Dexter and Zacch Pickens in. In the process, they got help at another position of need. 86 score. 0 (2/2) RAS - 9. 5 tackles for loss at Florida last season. and cornerback Tyrique Stevenson to their rookie deals on Thursday afternoon. Chicago Bears 2023 draft pick, defensive lineman Gervon Dexter Sr. 5.