Gervon Dexter

Gervon Dexter Sr. (born October 5, 2001) is an American football defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida.

Gervon Dexter
No. 98 – Chicago Bears
Position:Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2001-10-05) October 5, 2001
Lake Wales, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:312 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school:Lake Wales (Lake Wales)
College:Florida (2020–2022)
NFL Draft:2023 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

High school career

Dexter attended Lake Wales High School in Lake Wales, Florida.[1] He was selected to the 2020 Under Armour All-American Game.[2] He committed to the University of Florida to play college football.[3]

College career

As a true freshman at Florida in 2020, Dexter played in all 12 games with two starts and had 20 tackles, 0.5 sacks and one interception.[4] As a sophomore in 2021, he started nine of 13 games, recording 50 tackles and 2.5 sacks.[5][6]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 5+5⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		 310 lb
(141 kg)		 32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		 9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.88 s1.81 s2.83 s4.70 s7.50 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)		22 reps
Sources:[7][8]

Dexter was selected by the Chicago Bears in the second round (53rd overall) in the 2023 NFL Draft. The Bears previously acquired the second round selection from the Baltimore Ravens in a mid-season trade for Roquan Smith.[9]

References
  1. "Super 16: Dexter proved big and bad on national stage".
  2. "Florida commit Gervon Dexter gets his Under Armour jersey".
  3. "In Gervon Dexter, Florida hopes it already has a 2020 recruiting bell cow".
  4. "Gator Sports".
  5. "Florida's Gervon Dexter determined to grow up fast as a dad and a player | David Whitley".
  6. "Gators NT Gervon Dexter attacks position change, pursues NIL deals with purpose and passion".
  7. "Gervon Dexter Sr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  8. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Gervon Dexter College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  9. Mayer, Larry (April 28, 2023). "Bears select DT Gervon Dexter Sr. in second round". ChicagoBears.com.


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