Dante Fowler, Jr.

Dante Fowler, Jr.
No. 56 Jacksonville Jaguars
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Date of birth: (1994-08-03) August 3, 1994
Place of birth: St. Petersburg, Florida
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 261 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school: St. Petersburg (FL) Lakewood
College: Florida
NFL draft: 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-SEC (2014)
  • Second-team All-SEC (2013)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Dante Fowler, Jr. (born August 3, 1994) is an American football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Florida, and was selected third overall by the Jaguars in the 2015 NFL Draft.

High school

Fowler attended Lakewood High School in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he was a two-sport star in football and track. Fowler was named an honorable mention to the Sports Illustrated All-American football team following his senior season, and was selected to the 2012 Under Armour All-America Game.[1] In track, Fowler competed as a shot putter, recording a top-throw of 14.32 meters (47-ft).[2]

College career

During his freshman year, Fowler moved to the outside linebacker position. Fowler played in all 13 games and started his first game against Missouri. He recorded 30 tackles, including eight for loss, and 2.5 sacks. He was named to numerous freshman all-American teams. In 2013, Fowler started all 13 game for the Gators, and was named a team captain for the two final games of the season. He recorded 50 tackles, including 10.5 for loss, and 3.5 sacks. In 2014, he slimmed down from 277 to 261 pounds, in an effort to be a more explosive edge player for the Gators.[3][4] He recorded 60 tackles, including 15 for loss, 8.5 sacks and two forced fumbles, and was named an first-team All-Southeastern Conference selection by the conference's coaches.[5] In his final game, the 2015 Birmingham Bowl vs East Carolina, he recorded three sacks helping the Gators to the 28-20 victory.[6]

On November 19, 2014, Fowler tweeted that he would leave the school with Will Muschamp, who announced he would step down as head coach. Fowler made his intentions to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2015 NFL Draft.[7]

Professional career

2015 NFL Draft

Fowler was selected with the third overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2015 NFL Draft.[8][9]

Pre-draft measurables
Ht WtArm lengthHand size 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP
6 ft 2⅝ in 261 lb33¾ in9½ in 4.60 s 1.59 s 2.69 s 4.32 s 7.40 s 32½ in 9 ft 4 in 19 reps
All values from NFL Combine

Jacksonville Jaguars

On May 8, 2015, Fowler tore his ACL on the first day of mini-camp and missed the entirety of his rookie season.[10][11] On May 12, four days after tearing his ACL, Fowler signed a fully guaranteed four-year, $23.5 million contract, with a $15.3 million signing bonus.[12]

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