Blake Bortles was drafted No. 3 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2014 NFL Draft out of UCF. 78 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
2014 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 3 · #3 overall
Blake Bortles UCF Draft
Blake Bortles was drafted No. 3 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2014 NFL Draft out of UCF. 78 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2014
- NFL games
- 78
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 446th at UCF
The pick
How Blake Bortles came off the board in 2014.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 232 lbs
- Hometown
- Oviedo, FL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 18 prospect91.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
78 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value
- Games played
- 78
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 446th among UCF picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 44100% of career value
- Final season
- 20195 years after the draft
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Blake Bortles.
South Carolina · 3× Pro Bowl
Auburn
Clemson
Buffalo · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
UCF in the 2014 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from UCF
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Blake Bortles in the 2014 NFL Draft
Blake Bortles is a Quarterback out of UCF selected No. 3 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2014 NFL Draft. 78 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value UCF has produced 53 NFL draft picks since 1987.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Blake Bortles drafted?
Blake Bortles was selected No. 3 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2014 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/blake-bortles.
What college did Blake Bortles play for?
Blake Bortles played college football at UCF in the American Athletic. See every UCF draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucf-knights.
How did Blake Bortles's NFL career turn out?
78 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 44 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2014/blake-bortles.