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The 2008 NFL Draft Trivia Quiz

This is about the top picks in the 2008 draft. Hope you take something away from the quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by jaknginger. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jaknginger

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,050

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first linebacker picked in the draft? Hint

Jerod Mayo

Keith Rivers

Curtis Lofton

Jordon Dizon

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Atlanta Falcons chose the first quarterback of the draft. Who was he? Hint

Matt Ryan

Brian Brohm

Joe Flacco

Chad Henne

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Question 3 of 10

3. The number one pick of the draft was an offensive lineman from what university? Hint

University of Michigan

University of Virginia

Boise State University

Boston College

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did the St. Louis Rams choose as the second overall pick of the draft? Hint

Vernon Gholston

Lawrence Jackson

Derrick Harvey

Chris Long

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who did the New England Patriots choose as the 10th overall pick of the draft? Hint

Tavares Gooden

Curtis Lofton

Jerod Mayo

Jordon Dizon

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Question 6 of 10

6. What team chose the first running back of the draft? Hint

Miami Dolphins

Oakland Raiders

St Louis Rams

Atlanta Falcons

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Question 7 of 10

7. Glenn Dorsey, DT was chosen as the fifth overall pick of the draft by what team? Hint

New York Jets

Cleveland Browns

Miami Dolphins

Kansas City Chiefs

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the first Ohio State player to be drafted? Hint

none

Larry Grant

Vernon Gholston

Kirk Barton

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who did the New Orleans Saints take as the seventh pick in the first round of the draft? Hint

Sam Baker

Sedrick Ellis

Lawrence Jackson

Fred Davis

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the defensive player that was the eighth man chosen overall in the draft? Hint

Mike Jenkins

Leodis McKelvin

Derrick Harvey

Aqib Talib

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first linebacker picked in the draft?

Answer: Keith Rivers

First round, ninth pick Keith Rivers went to the Cincinnati Bengals. He played OLB for the University of Southern California.

2. The Atlanta Falcons chose the first quarterback of the draft. Who was he?

Answer: Matt Ryan

Matt Ryan, QB from Boston College was the third overall pick of the draft. He was the highest pick ever for Boston College.

3. The number one pick of the draft was an offensive lineman from what university?

Answer: University of Michigan

Jake Long, OT from Michigan was the first overall pick of the draft and was chosen by the Miami Dolphins. He was the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2006 and 2007.

4. Who did the St. Louis Rams choose as the second overall pick of the draft?

Answer: Chris Long

Chris played the defensive end position at the University of Virginia. He is the son of pro football Hall of Fame defensive end, Howie Long.

5. Who did the New England Patriots choose as the 10th overall pick of the draft?

Answer: Jerod Mayo

Jerod Mayo, a Virginia native, played ILB at University of Tennessee.

6. What team chose the first running back of the draft?

Answer: Oakland Raiders

Darren McFadden, RB from University of Arkansas was the fourth overall pick of the draft. He was also the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy in 2006 and 2007.

7. Glenn Dorsey, DT was chosen as the fifth overall pick of the draft by what team?

Answer: Kansas City Chiefs

Glenn played for Louisiana State University as a big defensive tackle.

8. Who was the first Ohio State player to be drafted?

Answer: Vernon Gholston

Vernon played defensive end for Ohio State. He was chosen as the sixth overall pick of the draft by the NY Jets. The other two players listed went in the seventh round.

9. Who did the New Orleans Saints take as the seventh pick in the first round of the draft?

Answer: Sedrick Ellis

Sedrick played for USC as a defensive tackle. Many reports considered him to be the second best defensive tackle of the draft.

10. Who was the defensive player that was the eighth man chosen overall in the draft?

Answer: Derrick Harvey

The Jacksonville Jaguars chose Derrick as the eighth overall pick of the draft. He played college ball at the University of Florida as a defensive end. He was one of seven defensive players to be chosen in the top ten.

Source: Author jaknginger

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