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National Football League Trivia Quiz

These are all NFL related questions, but most are about things off the field. Let's see how much you know.

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

Author
the_anti_phil

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
234,897

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many wide receivers were selected before Terrell Owens in the 1996 draft? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. Lou Groza is known as one of the greatest placekickers in history. What many people don't know is that he was also a star at which position? Hint

Quarterback

Defensive tackle

Linebacker

Offensive tackle

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Question 3 of 10

3. Many professional wrestlers were football stars at the college level. Which of the following was actually drafted into the NFL? Hint

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson (Miami)

Bill Goldberg (Georgia)

John "Bradshaw" Layfield (ACU)

Steve Williams [Stone Cold Steve Austin] (North Texas)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What do Carson Palmer, Keyshawn Johnson, Reggie Bush, and O.J. Simpson all have in common? Hint

Heisman Trophy Winners

USC Special Teamers

1st Overall Picks

Native Californians

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Question 5 of 10

5. Tom Landry served in WWII.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the real first name of Bo Jackson? Hint

Tito

Vincent

Reginald

Bobby

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Question 7 of 10

7. Super Bowl X MVP Lynn Swann and Super Bowl XXXVI and XXXVIII MVP Tom Brady, both attended Junipero Serra High School, located near which of these California cities? Hint

San Francisco

Los Angeles

San Diego

Anaheim

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following players was not injured in the same year they were the cover-athlete of "Madden"? Hint

Michael Vick (Madden 2004)

Barry Sanders (Madden 2000)

Donovan McNabb (Madden 06)

Daunte Culpepper (Madden 2002)

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the original coach of the Green Bay Packers? Hint

Lombardi

Starr

Devine

Lambeau

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which "L.T." went higher in their respective draft? Hint

Lawrence Taylor

Lofa Tatupu

LaDainian Tomlinson

Lawrence Tynes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many wide receivers were selected before Terrell Owens in the 1996 draft?

Answer: 11

They were: 1. Keyshawn Johnson (N.Y. Jets), 7. Terry Glenn (New England), 18. Eddie Kennison (St. Louis), 19. Marvin Harrison (Indianapolis), 24. Eric Moulds (Buffalo), 31. Alex Van Dyke (N.Y. Jets), 34. Amani Toomer (N.Y. Giants), 41. Bryan Still (San Diego),
43. Muhsin Muhammad (Carolina), 52. Bobby Engram (Chicago), and 56. Derrick Mayes (Green Bay).

2. Lou Groza is known as one of the greatest placekickers in history. What many people don't know is that he was also a star at which position?

Answer: Offensive tackle

Lou was named an All-NFL tackle 6 times, as well as the 1954 NFL Player of Year.

3. Many professional wrestlers were football stars at the college level. Which of the following was actually drafted into the NFL?

Answer: Bill Goldberg (Georgia)

Bill Goldberg was taken in Round 11 (301st overall) in the 1990 draft. Although they went undrafted, Bradshaw and Johnson had brief stints in the CFL.

4. What do Carson Palmer, Keyshawn Johnson, Reggie Bush, and O.J. Simpson all have in common?

Answer: Native Californians

Keyshawn never won a Heisman. Palmer never played special teams. Bush was picked 2nd. OJ Simpson is the only one to have been all four.

5. Tom Landry served in WWII.

Answer: True

Coach Landry served in the Air Force as a B-17 bomber pilot, flying 30 missions and surviving a crash landing in Belgium.

6. What is the real first name of Bo Jackson?

Answer: Vincent

Tito was a member of the Jackson 5, while Reginald was "Mr. October". Bobby Jackson was an NBA player.

7. Super Bowl X MVP Lynn Swann and Super Bowl XXXVI and XXXVIII MVP Tom Brady, both attended Junipero Serra High School, located near which of these California cities?

Answer: San Francisco

Barry Bonds also attended Junipero Serra.

8. Which of the following players was not injured in the same year they were the cover-athlete of "Madden"?

Answer: Barry Sanders (Madden 2000)

Sanders abruptly retired during training camp, he was not injured. Vick suffered a broken leg, Culpepper had a season-ending knee injury, and McNabb had a sports hernia.

9. Who was the original coach of the Green Bay Packers?

Answer: Lambeau

The Packers home field was named after Curly Lambeau. His record with the Packers was an amazing 209-104-21.

10. Which "L.T." went higher in their respective draft?

Answer: Lawrence Taylor

Lawrence Taylor was selected 2nd overall by the Giants in the 1981 draft. Tomlinson was the 5th overall pick in 2001. Tatupu was taken in the 2nd round by the Seahawks in 2005. Tynes wasn't even drafted. He played a year in the CFL before replacing Morten Andersen as the Chiefs kicker.

Source: Author the_anti_phil

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