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Gators connection to Jacksonville continues with Fowler pick

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- "You don't have to leave the state of Florida for greatness."

Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell probably wasn't talking about the great fashion sense of No. 3 overall pick Dante Fowler when he addressed a packed crowd at EverBank Field, although his gold studded shoes and white suit did make quite the impression Thursday night in Chicago.

Caldwell and head coach Gus Bradley couldn't care less about how the Florida Gators defensive end dresses, but rather how he will help the Jaguars chase down the quarterbacks in the AFC South, including Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota who was taken one pick ahead of Fowler by the Tennessee Titans.