Dante Fowler Jr.
| No. 56 Jacksonville Jaguars | |||||||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Date of birth: | August 3, 1994 | ||||||
| Place of birth: | St. Petersburg, Florida | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||
| Career information | |||||||
| High school: | St. Petersburg (FL) Lakewood | ||||||
| College: | Florida | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3 | ||||||
| Career history | |||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 8, 2016 | |||||||
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Dante Antwane 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 a 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
Fowler was selected with the third overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2015 NFL Draft.[8][9]
| Ht | Wt | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yd dash | 10-yd split | 20-yd split | 20-ss | 3-cone | Vert | Broad | BP | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2⅝ in | 261 lb | 33¾ in | 9½ 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 | |||||||||||||||||||
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]
After being out for his entire rookie year due to his ACL injury, Fowler finally made his long-waited debut on September 11, 2016 against the Green Bay Packers where he made 3 tackle (one for a loss) as the Jaguars lost the game 23-27.[13]
References
- ↑ Dante Fowler Jr. hopes to find redemption in Under Armour game
- ↑ http://fl.milesplit.com/meets/108498/results/194265
- ↑ Leaner Dante Fowler Jr. hopes to feast on UF Gators’ opposing quarterbacks
- ↑ UF's Dante Fowler Jr. embraces role as defensive leader
- ↑ Fowler on coaches' All-SEC team
- ↑ Dante Fowler leads Florida to Birmingham Bowl win over ECU
- ↑ Dante Fowler tweets he's leaving Florida with Will Muschamp
- ↑ Thompson, Edgar (April 30, 2015). "Jaguars select Gators' Dante Fowler Jr. with No. 3 pick in NFL draft". The Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
- ↑ Long, Mark (April 30, 2015). "Jaguars select stylish, productive Fowler with 3rd pick". Kansas City Star. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
- ↑ Payne, Marissa (May 8, 2015). "Jaguars first-round pick Dante Fowler reportedly out for season after injuring knee". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ↑ Wilhalme, Matt (May 8, 2015). "Video: Jaguars first-rounder Dante Fowler Jr. tears ACL in practice". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ↑ "Dante Fowler Jr. signs 4-year, $23.5 million deal with Jags, sources say". ESPN. May 12, 2015. Retrieved May 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Dante Fowler Jr. plays first NFL game". WRUF. Retrieved September 12, 2016.