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2019 NFL Draft: 49ers and Raiders headline top rookie classes

By Nicholas McGee

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after winning the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers beat the Packers 37-20. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 19: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after winning the NFC Championship game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers beat the Packers 37-20. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 15: Quarterback Gardner Minshew II #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars warms up before the game against the Oakland Raiders at RingCentral Coliseum on December 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Oakland Raiders 20-16. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – DECEMBER 15: Quarterback Gardner Minshew II #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars warms up before the game against the Oakland Raiders at RingCentral Coliseum on December 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Oakland Raiders 20-16. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images) /

4. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jaguars may have endured a disappointing 6-10 season, but they have plenty of pieces for the future following a strong 2019 NFL Draft.

First-round pick Josh Allen silenced those who doubted his ability to transition to the NFL with a 10.5-sack season.

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Jawaan Taylor started all 16 games at tackle while Quincy Williams was productive from the linebacker position and Ryquell Armstead scored two touchdowns as a backup running back.

The cherry on top of this class, though, is Gardner Minshew.

Sixth-rounder Minshew outplayed big-ticket free agent Nick Foles and earned the right to start the 2020 season as the number one quarterback on the team.

Minshew surpassed all expectations and, for him to lead Jacksonville to a winning season in 2020, they will need a similarly successful draft this year.

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