Dante Fowler Jr.: Seattle Seahawks
Selected with the third overall pick in the 2015 draft out of Florida by the Jaguars, Fowler struggled at first to live up to his monstrous potential, as his raw athleticism was taken to task by more experienced blockers, and injuries and off-field issues affected his growth as a player.
He was a pretty decent disruptor at times, but after missing his entire rookie season due to a torn ACL, he never managed more than eight sacks in a season. Perhaps the best thing that could have happened to Fowler was a 2018 midseason trade to the Rams, where he was given one task by defensive coordinator Wade Phillips: Pin your ears back, and go get the quarterback.
In 2019, Fowler did that better than at any other point in his career, with 11.5 sacks and 67 total pressures. Now, Fowler has become a fully loaded pass-rushing monster, able to take blockers apart with speed and force at the edge, or a quick inside move to demolish on stunts and twists. He’d be a perfect (and relatively affordable) addition for a Seattle front four that amassed just 28 sacks and 126 total pressures, both among the worst in the NFL, even with the addition of Jadeveon Clowney — who likely will get a lot more money elsewhere than Fowler will command.