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10 Question Sports Quiz: NFL #1 Draft Picks | NFL Players

We'll see how well you know your NFL drafts.

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

Author
MrNtellect

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
168,613

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Between 1977 and 1981, four of the five #1 picks in the draft were running backs. Who was the lone exception? Hint

Ricky Bell

Steve Bartkowski

John Elway

Tom Cousineau

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 2000, a pair of defenders from Penn State were the first two picks of the draft. Who was the #1 pick? Hint

Ray Lewis

LaVar Arrington

Courtney Brown

KiJana Carter

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Question 3 of 10

3. Although he decided to play baseball first, Bo Jackson was the top pick in 1986 by what team? Hint

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

K.C. Chiefs

Oakland Raiders

Atlanta Falcons

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which QB was chosen first overall by the Baltimore Colts in 1955? Hint

George Shaw

Earl Morrall

Johnny Unitas

Bobby Garrett

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Question 5 of 10

5. Name the QB chosen first overall by the Baltimore Colts in 1983. Hint

Jim Plunkett

John Elway

Dan Fouts

Bert Jones

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the 1988 draft, Atlanta passed up future stars like Tim Brown and Sterling Sharpe, to draft what SEC player #1? Hint

Neil Smith

Aundray Bruce

Keith Jackson

Jamal Anderson

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Question 7 of 10

7. In a first round that featured Barry Sanders and Deion Sanders, the only QB chosen in the first round of the 1989 draft was this top selection, who began his college career at Oklahoma. Hint

Steve Young

Troy Aikman

Vinny Testeverde

Jeff George

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Question 8 of 10

8. 1972-74 saw a trio of DE's chosen with the #1 pick. 1973 was John Matuszak, and 1974 was Ed Jones. Who did Buffalo take #1 in 1972? Hint

Walt Patulski

Randy White

Lee Roy Selmon

Herb Orvis

9. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the first overall pick in 1976 & 77. They also owned the rights to the top pick in 78, but traded it away. What Hall of Famer was tabbed with that top pick in 78? Hint

Walter Payton

Tony Dorsett

Earl Campbell

Lynn Swann

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Dallas Cowboys had three picks in the first round of the 1991 draft. Which Miami Hurricane was taken at #1? Hint

Russell Maryland

Alvin Harper

Michael Irvin

Randall Hill

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Between 1977 and 1981, four of the five #1 picks in the draft were running backs. Who was the lone exception?

Answer: Tom Cousineau

Cousineau was a LB picked first by Buffalo in 1979.

2. In 2000, a pair of defenders from Penn State were the first two picks of the draft. Who was the #1 pick?

Answer: Courtney Brown

Brown was taken first by Cleveland, followed by Arrington, who was taken next by the Redskins.

3. Although he decided to play baseball first, Bo Jackson was the top pick in 1986 by what team?

Answer: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Auburn RB decided to start his professional career as a baseball player with the KC Royals.

4. Which QB was chosen first overall by the Baltimore Colts in 1955?

Answer: George Shaw

University of Oregon's Shaw was tabbed with the first pick. Unitas was drafted in the 9th round of that same draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers, but released during training camp.

5. Name the QB chosen first overall by the Baltimore Colts in 1983.

Answer: John Elway

Elway refused to play for Colts' owner Robert Irsay, and was traded to Denver for Chris Hinton, Mark Herrmann, and Denver's 1st round pick in 1984.

6. In the 1988 draft, Atlanta passed up future stars like Tim Brown and Sterling Sharpe, to draft what SEC player #1?

Answer: Aundray Bruce

The Falcons chose the Auburn LB instead of Sharpe, Brown, and even Michael Irvin.

7. In a first round that featured Barry Sanders and Deion Sanders, the only QB chosen in the first round of the 1989 draft was this top selection, who began his college career at Oklahoma.

Answer: Troy Aikman

Aikman headed a talented first round, which included Derrick Thomas, Steve Atwater, and Andre Rison.

8. 1972-74 saw a trio of DE's chosen with the #1 pick. 1973 was John Matuszak, and 1974 was Ed Jones. Who did Buffalo take #1 in 1972?

Answer: Walt Patulski

Patulski, from Notre Dame, may have gone first, but the "steel" of the draft was by Pittsburgh, who drafted Hall of Famer Franco Harris 13th.

9. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had the first overall pick in 1976 & 77. They also owned the rights to the top pick in 78, but traded it away. What Hall of Famer was tabbed with that top pick in 78?

Answer: Earl Campbell

TB traded the pick to Houston for their 1st & 2nd round picks in '78, and their 3rd & 5th round picks in '79. The only one of those draft picks to really make an impact with TB was Doug Williams, taken in the first round of the '78 draft.

10. The Dallas Cowboys had three picks in the first round of the 1991 draft. Which Miami Hurricane was taken at #1?

Answer: Russell Maryland

The Cowboys took Maryland (#1), Harper (#12), and Kelvin Pritchett (#20), with those three picks.

Source: Author MrNtellect

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