After focusing on the offensive line in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears moved to the defensive line on Day 2. Their first pick of the day was defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. out of Florida with the No. 53 overall pick.
Dexter has the ideal size and talent for a defensive tackle, standing at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds, but has work to do when it comes to his technique. He’s still raw at just 21 years old and should benefit from working with the Bears coaching staff. He could see meaningful playing time sooner rather than later, though. The Bears are still thin at the interior of their defensive line with Justin Jones and Andrew Billings likely entering the season as starters. It’s only a matter of time before he becomes a key part of the rotation.
Dexter is the first big swing at improving the defensive line that Poles has taken in the draft since he became general manager. Here are five things to know about the new Bear.