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Quiz about Philadelphia Eagles Draft Gaffes

Philadelphia Eagle's Draft Gaffes Quiz

For the past several seasons, the Eagles have been one of the more successful franchises in the NFL. But prior to that, their draft picks had many fans scratching their heads. How well do you remember ( or want to remember ) the mistakes ?

A multiple-choice quiz by laranko5. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
laranko5

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
163,942

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 2000 the Eagles selected this DE, who left training camp before the first preseason game to pursue a musical career ? Hint

John Frank

Rasheed Brock

Al Wallace

Andy Harmon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Due to various trades for Bill Bergey and Roman Gabriel, the Eagles went from 1974 to 1978 with no first round draft picks. Who was the first round selection in 1979 ? Hint

Jerry Robinson

Wilbert Montgomery

Charle Young

Ron Jaworski

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Question 3 of 10

3. 1983 was considered the best draft in NFL history. Which player did the Eagles take with the 8th overall pick ? Hint

Jerome Brown

Heath Sherman

Wes Hopkins

Michael Haddix

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1991, the Eagles traded away a future first round pick for the chance to select OL Antone Davis. From which college did Davis have an All-American career ? Hint

Notre Dame

Texas

USC

Tennessee

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1994, the Eagles used there first round pick on an offensive lineman who only played 1 year in the NFL. That pick was wasted on who? Hint

Lester Holmes

Bernard Williams

Leonard Mitchell

Kevin Allen

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1997, the Eagles stretched to take what tall DE, who coach Ray Rhodes compared to Hall of Famer 'Too Tall' Jones ? Hint

Leonard Renfro

Dennis Harrison

Jon Harris

Mike Mamula

7. In 1993, the Eagles took WR Victor Bailey from Kansas in the second round. Although he never accomplished much, the Eagles were able to parlay him into value when then traded him to Kansas City for a draft pick which was used on who? Hint

Brian Dawkins

Bobby Taylor

Troy Vincent

Roynell Young

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1998, all of the focus of the draft went to the Eagles passing on WR Randy Moss to take OL Tre Thomas. The Eagles did not have a 2nd round pick, so who was their next pick in the 3rd round ? Hint

Doug Brzyzenski

Jeremiah Trotter

Todd Pinkston

Brandon Whiting

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1985, the Eagles used their second round pick on the All-American punter from the NCAA that year. Who was this strong-legged player ? Hint

Mitch Berger

Randall Cunningham

Sean Landeta

Happy Feller

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1995, the Eagles traded up to draft DE Mike Mamula who will be remembered as one of the biggest busts in franchise history. But few remember that they also drafted a DE in the third round who never accompliched much. Who was this underachieving player ? Hint

Greg Jefferson

John Frank

Leonard Renfro

Bruce Walker

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 2000 the Eagles selected this DE, who left training camp before the first preseason game to pursue a musical career ?

Answer: John Frank

Frank, a 25 year old draft pick from Utah, later tried rejoining the NFL by going to several training camps, but never made it in the NFL

2. Due to various trades for Bill Bergey and Roman Gabriel, the Eagles went from 1974 to 1978 with no first round draft picks. Who was the first round selection in 1979 ?

Answer: Jerry Robinson

LB Jerry Robinson from UCLA was the first Eagles 1st round pick in 5 years, and had a Pro Bowl career.

3. 1983 was considered the best draft in NFL history. Which player did the Eagles take with the 8th overall pick ?

Answer: Michael Haddix

The Eagles passed on future Hall of Famers Bruce Matthews, Jim Kelly, and Darrell Green to select RB Michael Haddix from Mississippi State.

4. In 1991, the Eagles traded away a future first round pick for the chance to select OL Antone Davis. From which college did Davis have an All-American career ?

Answer: Tennessee

Davis had a much better college career than pro career, as he was a perennial whipping boy for Eagles fans during his short career.

5. In 1994, the Eagles used there first round pick on an offensive lineman who only played 1 year in the NFL. That pick was wasted on who?

Answer: Bernard Williams

OL Bernard Williams from Georgia encountered drug problems, and was suspended by the league. He never finished his mandatory rehab program and never returned.

6. In 1997, the Eagles stretched to take what tall DE, who coach Ray Rhodes compared to Hall of Famer 'Too Tall' Jones ?

Answer: Jon Harris

DE Jon Harris from Virginia was just as surprised as everyone else when Rhodes selected him. He was out of the league after 3 years.

Answer: Bobby Taylor

The used the 2nd round pick to draft CB Bobby Taylor, who made the Pro Bowl in 2003.

Answer: Jeremiah Trotter

LB Jeremiah Trotter had very limited action his rookie year, but became a Pro Bowl player before leaving for Washington via free agency.

9. In 1985, the Eagles used their second round pick on the All-American punter from the NCAA that year. Who was this strong-legged player ?

Answer: Randall Cunningham

Although Randall Cunningham gained much more notoriety as the Eagles QB, he was also a first team All-American at UNLV for his punting prowess.

Answer: Greg Jefferson

DE Greg Jefferson had only 13.5 sacks in a 6 year career with the Eagles.

Source: Author laranko5

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