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NFL: 10 players who will become stars in 2014

By Pete Schauer

Nov 17, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) calls a play during a game against the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2013; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback EJ Manuel (3) calls a play during a game against the New York Jets at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 8, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jarvis Jones (95) celebrates a tackle against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 8, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jarvis Jones (95) celebrates a tackle against the Tennessee Titans during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

Jarvis Jones, LB, Pittsburgh Steelers

I may be going out on a little bit of a limb here, but Jarvis Jones is too good not to be a leader for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

After a dismal defensive season in 2013, you know Pittsburgh is focusing on the defensive side of things entering training camp, and if you watched Jones at Georgia, you know what this dude is capable of. At the outside linebacker position, Jones has the speed to wrap up ball carriers at the line, and we of course know his sack ability, as he combined for 28 sacks in his two seasons at Georgia.

Plus, the Steelers brought on former pass rushing stud Joey Porter to mentor the 24-year-old linebacker. Jones may have only reached the quarterback once last season, but I’m thinking closer to double digits in ’14.

If the Steelers get their traditional defense back this season, a large reason behind it is going to be No. 95.

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