Dervon Dexter DT Florida

[Cowboyny]

He met with the Cowboys at the combine and was a 30 visitor. He is a name to watch at 58, probably more of a heavier 3T

 

[cnuball21]

He’s an interesting watch. His draft profile mentions him being slow off the ball and he is weirdly slow off the snap…even in his highlight reel which is positive plays he’s almost never the first guy off the ball.

Despite that he’s somehow able to get into the backfield, destroy single blocks and anchor against double teams. I’m also a big fan of DTs with high tackle numbers as it usually means they’re quality run players.

If it can improve his snap anticipation or just get better at getting off the ball he’s got some quality tools.

 

[Cowboyny]

He’s an interesting watch. His draft profile mentions him being slow off the ball and he is weirdly slow off the snap…even in his highlight reel which is positive plays he’s almost never the first guy off the ball.

Despite that he’s somehow able to get into the backfield, destroy single blocks and anchor against double teams. I’m also a big fan of DTs with high tackle numbers as it usually means they’re quality run players.

If it can improve his snap anticipation or just get better at getting off the ball he’s got some quality tools.

I think he is more of a traits player, due to his lack of production. Read he was rated higher than Carter coming from high school. More of untapped potential, but this types are usually boom or bust

 

[xwalker]

He met with the Cowboys at the combine and was a 30 visitor. He is a name to watch at 58, probably more of a heavier 3T

I prefer Keeanu Benton.
- I prefer either Dexter or Benton over Mazi Smith.

I'm OK with Dexter at #58. His floor is Maliek Collins. His ceiling is Chris Jones.


Gervon Dexter (6'5-5/8", 310, 32-1/4" arms)
Dexter is often late off the snap to somewhat of an extreme.
- It's obvious to the point of being odd
- It's not on all snaps, but it happens more often than not.

Dexter flashes great plays but then looks terrible at other times.
- I often saw him get totally blow up by double-teams.
- On a couple of short yardage plays I saw him get blown up by single blocking.
- He is tall (almost 6-6) and tends to play with a high pad level.

Keeanu Benton (6'3-7/8", 311, 33-7/8" arms)
- Very strong.
- I think he is underrated a bit by the draft media because he played as a 3-4 NT in college.
- If he had played more 3tech and 1tech like Dexter, I think he would have looked more dynamic in game footage.
- He plays with violence in his upper body to shed blockers.
- Dexter had a better forty but Benton had better 3-cone and SS times.

 

[Cowboyny]

I prefer Keeanu Benton.
- I prefer either Dexter or Benton over Mazi Smith.

I'm OK with Dexter at #58. His floor is Maliek Collins. His ceiling is Chris Jones.


Gervon Dexter (6'5-5/8", 310, 32-1/4" arms)
Dexter is often late off the snap to somewhat of an extreme.
- It's obvious to the point of being odd
- It's not on all snaps, but it happens more often than not.

Dexter flashes great plays but then looks terrible at other times.
- I often saw him get totally blow up by double-teams.
- On a couple of short yardage plays I saw him get blown up by single blocking.
- He is tall (almost 6-6) and tends to play with a high pad level.

Keeanu Benton (6'3-7/8", 311, 33-7/8" arms)
- Very strong.
- I think he is underrated a bit by the draft media because he played as a 3-4 NT in college.
- If he had played more 3tech and 1tech like Dexter, I think he would have looked more dynamic in game footage.
- He plays with violence in his upper body to shed blockers.
- Dexter had a better forty but Benton had better 3-cone and SS times.

Like Benton more, where Dexter somewhat scares me. Dexter is an upside pick, we saw what happened with the development of Hill

 

[Malhavoc]

I would take Smith before Dexter and Benton because he has more upside and the potential to be an elite run defender. This team won’t seriously look at any of these players. See round 5 and after. What fatties do you expect to be available there ? Those are the players we should be looking at.

 

[Cowboyny]

I would take Smith before Dexter and Benton because he has more upside and the potential to be an elite run defender. This team won’t seriously look at any of these players. See round 5 and after. What fatties do you expect to be available there ? Those are the players we should be looking at.

I want more of a high floor player, look at the likes of Gallimore, Hill, they both failed to do much of anything since they were drafted

 

[Killerinstinct]

Not quick. Galimore II

 

[cnuball21]

I think he is more of a traits player, due to his lack of production. Read he was rated higher than Carter coming from high school. More of untapped potential, but this types are usually boom or bust

What’s wild is he still had back to back 50+ tackle seasons which is massive for a DT.

 

[Malhavoc]

I want more of a high floor player, look at the likes of Gallimore, Hill, they both failed to do much of anything since they were drafted

Gallimore was drafted in the 3rd. That wasn’t a bad selection he just never quite turned into the player we hoped for. With Hill they reached for a guy with traits that had other red flags. Smith is a better player than both. Different kind of player. All these guys will take a couple years before they become players. None of these guys will be difference makers immediately.

 

[Cowboyny]

Gallimore was drafted in the 3rd. That wasn’t a bad selection he just never quite turned into the player we hoped for. With Hill they reached for a guy with traits that had other red flags. Smith is a better player than both. Different kind of player. All these guys will take a couple years before they become players. None of these guys will be difference makers immediately.

We are also still waiting on both OSA, Golston to take the next step

 

[Aliencowboy]

He met with the Cowboys at the combine and was a 30 visitor. He is a name to watch at 58, probably more of a heavier 3T

Maybe DT1

 

[beware_d-ware]

I know that some defensive ends are assigned by the coach to do tackle reads. They don't move until the tackle moves, then they react to his first step. It's a run defense or containment move, and it absolutely zaps their pass rush.

When I see Dexter as the last guy off the ball every single time, I have to wonder if he's also reading something. Gotta be honest with you, DT reads don't make any sense. But I don't know how such an otherwise talented athlete was always so slow out of his stance.

 

[visionary]

I prefer Keeanu Benton.
- I prefer either Dexter or Benton over Mazi Smith.

I'm OK with Dexter at #58. His floor is Maliek Collins. His ceiling is Chris Jones.


Gervon Dexter (6'5-5/8", 310, 32-1/4" arms)
Dexter is often late off the snap to somewhat of an extreme.
- It's obvious to the point of being odd
- It's not on all snaps, but it happens more often than not.

Dexter flashes great plays but then looks terrible at other times.
- I often saw him get totally blow up by double-teams.
- On a couple of short yardage plays I saw him get blown up by single blocking.
- He is tall (almost 6-6) and tends to play with a high pad level.

Keeanu Benton (6'3-7/8", 311, 33-7/8" arms)
- Very strong.
- I think he is underrated a bit by the draft media because he played as a 3-4 NT in college.
- If he had played more 3tech and 1tech like Dexter, I think he would have looked more dynamic in game footage.
- He plays with violence in his upper body to shed blockers.
- Dexter had a better forty but Benton had better 3-cone and SS times.

Benton is my pick at 58
If he’s gone then Dexter

 

[Zekeats]

He’s an interesting watch. His draft profile mentions him being slow off the ball and he is weirdly slow off the snap…even in his highlight reel which is positive plays he’s almost never the first guy off the ball.

Despite that he’s somehow able to get into the backfield, destroy single blocks and anchor against double teams. I’m also a big fan of DTs with high tackle numbers as it usually means they’re quality run players.

If it can improve his snap anticipation or just get better at getting off the ball he’s got some quality tools.

I seen the same thing. So weird, he's also a little alligator armed for his size but if he can get to the QB thats all that matters.

 

[visionary]

I would take Smith before Dexter and Benton because he has more upside and the potential to be an elite run defender. This team won’t seriously look at any of these players. See round 5 and after. What fatties do you expect to be available there ? Those are the players we should be looking at.

I’m taking Benton at 58 and sign Robinson in FA

Benton
Robinson
Hankins
Osa

Now you have a real DT group that can run defend and collapse the pocket

 

[Beaker42]

I prefer Keeanu Benton.
- I prefer either Dexter or Benton over Mazi Smith.

I'm OK with Dexter at #58. His floor is Maliek Collins. His ceiling is Chris Jones.


Gervon Dexter (6'5-5/8", 310, 32-1/4" arms)
Dexter is often late off the snap to somewhat of an extreme.
- It's obvious to the point of being odd
- It's not on all snaps, but it happens more often than not.

Dexter flashes great plays but then looks terrible at other times.
- I often saw him get totally blow up by double-teams.
- On a couple of short yardage plays I saw him get blown up by single blocking.
- He is tall (almost 6-6) and tends to play with a high pad level.

Keeanu Benton (6'3-7/8", 311, 33-7/8" arms)
- Very strong.
- I think he is underrated a bit by the draft media because he played as a 3-4 NT in college.
- If he had played more 3tech and 1tech like Dexter, I think he would have looked more dynamic in game footage.
- He plays with violence in his upper body to shed blockers.
- Dexter had a better forty but Benton had better 3-cone and SS times.

Give me Benton in the 3rd.

 

[unionjack8]

I can't remember seeing anybody so consistently slow off the snap in a long long time to the point I'm trying to find anything mentioned from his coach on this issue.

 

[stilltheguru]

Only on cz is dexter higher than mazi lol. I'm not even getting into debates so no need to respond. Just funny to me

 

[john van brocklin]

He met with the Cowboys at the combine and was a 30 visitor. He is a name to watch at 58, probably more of a heavier 3T

Would love to draft some quality defensive tackle talent early!