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2016 NFL Draft Trivia Quiz

How well do you know about the more obscure selection and oddities of the NFL draft?

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

Author
GoodVibe

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
381,291

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
165

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Originally, the Tennessee Titans were supposed to have the first pick in the draft, but they traded it to the Los Angeles Rams so they could get Jared Goff. At what pick did the Titans draft their first player? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of the most talked about players was Carson Wentz, a quarterback out of North Dakota State University, who led the Bison to their fifth consecutive Football Championship Subdivision title. Did anyone else from NDSU get drafted?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. What team drafted wide receiver Mortiz Bohringer? Hint

Baltimore

San Francisco

Minnesota

Houston

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Question 4 of 10

4. What team took the bold step of drafting a kicker in the second round? Hint

Tampa Bay

Atlanta

Miami

Carolina

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Question 5 of 10

5. What pick was the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner selected? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. What school had the most players selected? Hint

Alabama

Ohio State

Clemson

UCLA

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many teams were forced to forfeit draft picks in 2016? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. What team drafted Rico Gathers, who actually played college basketball instead of football? Hint

Oakland

New England

Dallas

Kansas City

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Question 9 of 10

9. What Canadian college did David Onyemata play his football before the Saints drafted him? Hint

University of Calgary

University of Manitoba

University of British Columbia

University of Saskatchewan

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Question 10 of 10

10. From what conferece was Kalan Reed, the 253rd and final pick? Hint

Mid-American Conference

American Athletic Conference

Conference-USA

Sun Belt Conference

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: 8

The Titans selected offensive tackle Jack Conklin out of Michigan State.

Answer: Yes

The Colts drafted Offensive tackle Joe Haeg in the fifth round.

3. What team drafted wide receiver Mortiz Bohringer?

Answer: Minnesota

Bohringer was drafted in the sixth round. He is the first European-born draft pick who never played college football. Prior to the NFL, Bohringer played in the German Football League.

4. What team took the bold step of drafting a kicker in the second round?

Answer: Tampa Bay

After problems with the position in 2015, the Buccaneers traded up to get Roberto Aguayo out of Florida State.

5. What pick was the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner selected?

Answer: 45

Alabama runningback Derrick Henry was drafted by the Tennessee Titans.

6. What school had the most players selected?

Answer: Ohio State

Ohio State had twelve players drafted, three of which were drafted in the top ten. By comparison, Clemson had nine, UCLA had eight, and national champions Alabama had seven.

7. How many teams were forced to forfeit draft picks in 2016?

Answer: 4

New England was forced to give up their first round pick as a result of the Deflategate scandal during the 2015 AFC Championship. Kansas City lost a third round pick for violating the league's anti-tampering policy. The Rams lost a fifth round selection after drafting a player during the Supplemental Draft, used for player who couldn't enter the regular draft due to academic or disciplinary issues. Atlanta also lost a fifth round pick for piping artificial noise for two seasons.

8. What team drafted Rico Gathers, who actually played college basketball instead of football?

Answer: Dallas

Gathers was drafted out of Baylor in the sixth round. In the past, the Cowboys have signed or drafted basketball players such as Percy Howard, Cornell Green, and Manny Hendrix.

9. What Canadian college did David Onyemata play his football before the Saints drafted him?

Answer: University of Manitoba

The UNiversity of Manitoba Bisons play in the Canada West Universities Athletic Association. Onyemata was a defensive tackle drafted in the fourth round.

10. From what conferece was Kalan Reed, the 253rd and final pick?

Answer: Conference-USA

The Titans chose cornerback Kalan Reed out of Southern Mississippi University. During the draft, a Titans helmet and Broncos jersey were brought out to honor Reed as the last pick of the NFL Draft. The Broncos originally had the pick, but traded it to the Titans.

Source: Author GoodVibe

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