The first three rounds of the 2023 NFL draft are in the rearview mirror, and so far, three former Florida Gators were taken in the annual amateur election process. First off the board was quarterback Anthony Richardson who was selected on Thursday night by the Indianapolis Colts with the fourth overall pick — highest since Kyle Pitts in 2021 — in the 2023 NFL draft.
On Friday, two more erstwhile members of the Orange and Blue were picked in the late second round. USA TODAY Sports writer Nate Davis took a look at both the second- and third-round results on Saturday morning for his instant analysis. Here is what he had to offer on the first Gator taken on Friday night.
53. Bears (from Baltimore Ravens) – DT [autotag]Gervon Dexter[/autotag]
Reinforcements on the way for a Chicago defense that allowed the most points in the NFL in 2022. At 6-6, 310 pounds (with sub 4.9 speed), Dexter should be a disruptive force if his talents are harnessed.
Here is a look at what Davis thinks about the second Florida alumnus taken off the board.
59. Buffalo Bills – G [autotag]O’Cyrus Torrence[/autotag]
A 6-5, 330-pounder who excels at paving holes in the ground game and should add a nice shot of attitude for this front five.
The NFL draft concludes on Saturday afternoon starting at noon p.m. EDT and can be followed on ABC, ESPN and the NFL Network.
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