Bears take Florida DT Gervon Dexter at No. 53

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Florida defensive lineman Gervon Dexter performs a drill during his pro day March 30 in Gainesville, Fla.After failing to land a big name in free agency and passing on Georgia’s Jalen Carter in Round 1, the Bears added a defensive tackle with the 53rd pick Friday night: Florida’s Gervon Dexter.

Dexter was a two-year starter at the three-technique tackle spot, which head coach Matt Eberflus considers the engine of his defense. The 6-5, 310-pounder totaled 9 1⁄2 tackles for loss and 4 1⁄2 sacks as a collegian.

The Bears drafted Tennessee right tackle Darnell Wright with the 10th pick of Round 1. Dexter is less of a surprise — he was expected to go toward the end of the…