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Gervon Dexter Sr.

Defensive Tackle · Florida

A former Florida Gator whose interior pass-rush production has climbed every year, culminating in a career-high six sacks in 2025.

Gervon Dexter Sr. has developed into an increasingly disruptive interior defender for the Bears since Chicago drafted him out of Florida in 2023. His steady year-over-year growth peaked in 2025 with the best season of his career, staying healthy for all 17 games while setting new personal bests.

★ Second-round pick, 2023 NFL Draft (No. 53 overall)

★ Career-high 6 sacks in 2025

★ Started all 17 games in 2025

Path to the league

Dexter played his college football at Florida before the Chicago Bears selected him in the second round (53rd overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Career highlights

Dexter's sack totals have increased in each of his NFL seasons, developing from a raw, powerful interior lineman into a consistent source of pressure for Chicago's defensive front. His growth has made him a key building block on the Bears' defensive line.

2025 season recap

Dexter started all 17 regular-season games in 2025, finishing with 44 tackles (21 solo), a career-high six sacks, and two fumble recoveries. He notched one of his sacks against Cleveland quarterback Shedeur Sanders for a 9-yard loss, tying his career high for a single game.