After a crazy week of free agency signings, there is no doubt the Jacksonville Jaguars have improved as a team. When speaking with fans, the consensus name often brought up as the top addition is Calais Campbell, who brings consistent pass rushing threat, experience and a wealth of knowledge to Jacksonville’s locker room.

Though the defense (especially the line) should benefit from the recent addition of Campbell, one player who Pro Football Focus feels the 2017 free agency period should help most is former third overall pick Dante Fowler Jr. Ryan Smith named him to his top-10 list of beneficiaries to the period.

7. Dante Fowler Jr., Edge, Jacksonville Jaguars Fowler was drafted with the third overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, but missed his entire rookie season after suffering a torn ACL on his first day of mini-camp. In his first full season as a starter, Fowler graded out well against the run, but struggled as a pass-rusher, registering just four sacks on the year. There is plenty of reason to believe Fowler will have a much better 2017, aside from the fact he will be two full years removed from a major injury. The Jaguars made two significant moves in free agency that should help Fowler’s progression as a player in defensive lineman Calais Campbell and cornerback A.J. Bouye. Campbell (90.4) and Bouye (90.9) ranked second and third at their respective positions in 2016. In the case of Campbell, he will be paired inside with defensive tackle Malik Jackson (84.0), making it likely that Fowler will see a lot of one-on-one matchups off the edge. Bouye will team with rookie standout Jalen Ramsey (who was the top graded corner in the league Weeks 13-17) to present matchup problems on the outside, making a formidable pass-rush more likely for Fowler and company.

As Jags fans are aware, Fowler’s first official year on the field was uneventful as he finished with just four sacks and 32 tackles. He could take a leap in 2017, however, rookie pass rushers tend to struggle coming out the gate. A prime example is Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley.

To go along with his experience from last season, Fowler now has Campbell, who could help him develop a repertoire as a pass rusher. There were often times where Fowler was swallowed by offensive lineman due to his inexperience.

At 6-foot-8, Campbell is one of the tallest pass rushers in the NFL, so it takes a good bit of technique and craftiness to be the dominant rusher he is. He could apply this knowledge with Fowler (and Yannick Ngakoue), who could be largely successful as a result.

When looking at the Jags’ past rosters, one of the biggest issues for each rookie class (and young players in general) has been the lack of veteran players to relate to. Campbell brings that desperately needed presence to the field and locker room, which could ultimately pay off.