Falcons rewind: A look back at the 2014 draft

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Falcons rewind: A look back at the 2014 draft

With the 2019 NFL draft approaching, let's go back five years and revisit the Falcons draft from 2014.

Here's a look back at the Falcons' draft class from 2014. (Curtis Compton/AJC file photo)

The Falcons selected Texas A&M offensive tackle Jake Matthews with the sixth overall pick in the 2014 draft. (Curtis Compton/AJC file photo)

University of Minnesota defensive lineman Ra'Shede Hageman was selected in the second round with the 37th overall pick in the draft. (Curtis Compton/AJC file photo)

Wisconsin safety Dezmen Southward (41) was selected in the third round with the 68th overall pick. (Curtis Compton/AJC file photo)

Florida State running back Devonta Freeman was selected in round four with the 103rd overall pick. (Curtis Compton/AJC file photo)

The Falcons had two picks in round five and used the first one (No. 147 overall) on Purdue safety Ricardo Allen. (Curtis Compton/AJC file photo)

The Falcons used their other fifth-round pick (No. 168 overall) on Syracuse linebacker Marquis Spruill. Other draftees - Notre Dame linebacker Prince Shembo (fourth round, No. 139 overall), UConn linebacker Yawin Smallwood (seventh round, No. 253 overall) and South Dakota linebacker Tyler Starr (seventh round, No. 255 overall).

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Here's a look back at the Falcons' draft class from 2014. (Curtis Compton/AJC file photo)

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