3. player. 52. The Jaguars stay within the state lines to select a cornerstone of their defense, and a new toy for Gus Bradley to play with. The Jaguars are rebuilding their franchise the right way, and Fowler gives them a pass rusher with the potential of consistent double-digit sacks.
<p>Standing at 6’3″, 261 pounds, Fowler’s explosiveness off the edge is at the top of this draft class, and a 4.60-second time in the 40-yard dash backs up the film. Fowler can chase down a running back outside the tackles to limit big plays, and his versatility will be used to his full potential as a part of this defensive scheme.</p>
<p>Coming from Seattle, Gus Bradley knows exactly how to move the talented Fowler around the field like he was at Florida. There remains a raw element to Fowler’s game, but the Jaguars are not about to knock on the door of the playoffs this coming season. This is yet another piece of a very encouraging puzzle that is being put together in Jacksonville.</p>. OLB. Florida. Dante Fowler Jr.