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FSU Players in the Pros Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about athletes that played at the Florida State University and the teams that drafted them out of college. I will give you a player name and you select the professional teams that originally drafted them. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by stldsf1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
stldsf1

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
305,934

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
533

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Question 1 of 10

1. Derrick Brooks was originally drafted by which NFL team? Hint

Buffalo Bills

Miami Dolphins

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

St. Louis Rams

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Question 2 of 10

2. Warrick Dunn played for a few teams in the NFL. Which team drafted him initially? Hint

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Atlanta Falcons

Dallas Cowboys

Indianapolis Colts

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Question 3 of 10

3. Golden Spikes Award winner J.D. Drew was drafted by which MLB team? Hint

St. Louis Cardinals

Atlanta Braves

Philadelphia Phillies

Boston Red Sox

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Question 4 of 10

4. Doug Mientkiewicz is known for his defense. He has played for several MLB teams, but who drafted him first? Hint

Toronto Blue Jays

Minnesota Twins

Boston Red Sox

New York Mets

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Question 5 of 10

5. Deion Sanders played two professional sports, but which NFL team drafted him out of FSU? Hint

Dallas Cowboys

Baltimore Ravens

Washington Redskins

Atlanta Falcons

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Question 6 of 10

6. Deion Sanders played professional baseball in addition to playing in the NFL. Do you know which MLB team drafted "Neon Deion" first? Hint

Cincinnati Reds

New York Yankees

Kansas City Royals

Atlanta Braves

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which NBA team originally drafted Sam Cassell? Hint

Boston Celtics

Atlanta Hawks

Miami Heat

Houston Rockets

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Question 8 of 10

8. Tony LaRussa earned his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) at Florida State University. Which MLB team originally signed Tony LaRussa? Hint

St. Louis Cardinals

Oakland Athletics

Chicago White Sox

Kansas City Athletics

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Question 9 of 10

9. Buster Posey was an academic All-American as well as an athletic All-American for FSU. Which MLB team drafted this well-rounded player? Hint

San Francisco Giants

San Diego Padres

St. Louis Cardinals

Los Angeles Dodgers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Another two-sport star, Charlie Ward is arguably the most popular athlete in FSU history. Which pro team drafted this legendary Seminole? Hint

New York Knicks

New York Jets

Minnesota Timberwolves

Kansas City Chiefs

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Derrick Brooks was originally drafted by which NFL team?

Answer: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Brooks was drafted 28th overall in 1995. Sadly, the Bucs released Brooks after 14 seasons and 11 Pro Bowls.

2. Warrick Dunn played for a few teams in the NFL. Which team drafted him initially?

Answer: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

When Dunn left FSU in 1997, he was the Seminole's all-time leading rusher.

3. Golden Spikes Award winner J.D. Drew was drafted by which MLB team?

Answer: Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia originally drafted Drew 2nd overall in 1997, but he refused to play for them. He was forced to play a year of independent ball. The Cardinals drafted him the following year.

4. Doug Mientkiewicz is known for his defense. He has played for several MLB teams, but who drafted him first?

Answer: Toronto Blue Jays

Though he never played for Toronto, the Jays drafted Doug in the 12th round in 1992. He didn't sign and was drafted by the Twins three years later.

5. Deion Sanders played two professional sports, but which NFL team drafted him out of FSU?

Answer: Atlanta Falcons

He was the Falcons 5th overall pick in 1989.

6. Deion Sanders played professional baseball in addition to playing in the NFL. Do you know which MLB team drafted "Neon Deion" first?

Answer: Kansas City Royals

The Royals were the first to draft "Prime Time" in 1985. He didn't sign and was drafted by the Yankees in 1989, whom he did sign with.

7. Which NBA team originally drafted Sam Cassell?

Answer: Houston Rockets

A first round pick in 1993, he helped the Seminoles to the Elite Eight, and his jersey was later retired by FSU.

8. Tony LaRussa earned his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) at Florida State University. Which MLB team originally signed Tony LaRussa?

Answer: Kansas City Athletics

Tony was signed by KC in 1962. Tony is most known for his managerial skills, winning a World Series title in Oakland in 1989, and another in St. Louis in 2006.

9. Buster Posey was an academic All-American as well as an athletic All-American for FSU. Which MLB team drafted this well-rounded player?

Answer: San Francisco Giants

Posey led the Seminoles back to the College World Series in 2008 before being selected in the first round of the amateur draft by the Giants in the same year.

10. Another two-sport star, Charlie Ward is arguably the most popular athlete in FSU history. Which pro team drafted this legendary Seminole?

Answer: New York Knicks

Though he won a National Championship and the Heisman Trophy in 1993, Ward was never drafted into the NFL. He was, however, a first round pick by the Knicks in 1994.

Source: Author stldsf1

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