Jacksonville Jaguars: 2014 Draft Class Rivals ’74 Steelers?

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Oct 25, 2015; London, United Kingdom; Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Allen Robinson (15) is defended by Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore (24) on a 10-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter during NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

In 1974 the Pittsburgh Steelers had the NFL’s greatest draft class landing Lynn Swann, Jack Lambert, John Stallworth, and Mike Webster.

Five players from the 1974 NFL draft class, which at the time included 26 teams and 17 rounds, would end up getting enshrined to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The Steelers had four of them.

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By the time all is said and done, the 2014 Jacksonville Jaguars draft class could rival the 1974 Steelers.

Take a look at the teams 2014 draft class.

Round 1, Pick No. 3: Blake Bortles, QB, UCF

Round 2, Pick No. 39: Marqise Lee, WR, USC

Round 2, Pick No. 61: Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State

Round 3, Pick No. 93: Brandon Linder, OL, Miami

Round 4, Pick No. 114: Aaron Colvin, CB, Oklahoma

Round 5, Pick No. 144: Telvin Smith, LB, Florida State

Round 5, Pick No. 159: Chris Smith, OLB/DE, Arkansas

Round 6, Pick No. 205: Luke Bowanko, C, Virginia

Round 7, Pick No. 222: Storm Johnson, RB, UCF

Allen Hurns should also be added to the list as he was an undrafted free agent signee.

In the Jaguars 34-31 win against the Buffalo Bills in London, five of the players mentioned played a large part in the win.

Let’s start at the top!

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