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This is a quiz about the 2008 NFL draft.

A multiple-choice quiz by ericn. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ericn

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,211

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft? Hint

Chris Long

Jake Long

Darren McFadden

Glenn Dorsey

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first trade that occurred during the draft involved which two teams? Hint

Patriots and Saints

Texans and Ravens

Jaguars and Ravens

Saints and Texans

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Question 3 of 10

3. What college did the second overall pick of the draft, DE Chris Long, attend? Hint

Villanova

Virginia

Wake Forest

Miami

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2008, there was a record-breaking 34 trades made on draft weekend.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2008, there were less first round draft picks than usual.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. The New York Jets had two first round selections. What position did their selections play in college? Hint

TE and DE

OL and DE

TE and WR

DE and OL

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Miami Dolphins had the first pick of the second round. Who did they select with that pick? Hint

Brian Brohm

Chad Henne

Phillip Merling

Donnie Avery

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many selections did the Washington Redskins have in the second round of the draft? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. There was no wide receivers taken in the first round of the draft. Who was the first wide receiver taken in the draft? Hint

Devin Thomas

Donnie Avery

Jordy Nelson

James Hardy

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Question 10 of 10

10. Quarterback Joe Flacco attended a Division 1-A school.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft?

Answer: Jake Long

Jake Long was the first overall pick by the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins signed him almost a week earlier.

2. The first trade that occurred during the draft involved which two teams?

Answer: Patriots and Saints

The first trade that occurred during the draft was the Saints, who traded up to get DT Sedrick Ellis.

3. What college did the second overall pick of the draft, DE Chris Long, attend?

Answer: Virginia

Chris Long, son of Howie Long, attended the University of Virginia. Although his father attended Villanova.

4. In 2008, there was a record-breaking 34 trades made on draft weekend.

Answer: True

There were so many trades at one point, the New York Jets traded themseleves a pick on draft weekend.

5. In 2008, there were less first round draft picks than usual.

Answer: True

The Patriots forfeited their first round pick because of the Spygate Scandal, but it was unaffective because they held San Francisco's first round pick also.

6. The New York Jets had two first round selections. What position did their selections play in college?

Answer: TE and DE

Vernon Gholston, their first selection, was a defensive end at Ohio State. Their second selection Dustin Keller played tight end at Purdue.

7. The Miami Dolphins had the first pick of the second round. Who did they select with that pick?

Answer: Phillip Merling

The Dolphins selected Phillip Merling, defensive end from Clemson with the first selection of the second round.

8. How many selections did the Washington Redskins have in the second round of the draft?

Answer: 3

The Washington Redskins had no first round picks, but did have three second round picks.

9. There was no wide receivers taken in the first round of the draft. Who was the first wide receiver taken in the draft?

Answer: Donnie Avery

Donnie Avery was the 33rd selection overall by the Rams. Avery went to college at the University of Houston.

10. Quarterback Joe Flacco attended a Division 1-A school.

Answer: True

Before transferring to the University of Delaware, Flacco went to the University of Pittsburgh.

Source: Author ericn

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