Draft: 25 Years, Top 25 Picks

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1. Which linebacker was the #1 pick in the 1979 NFL Draft? Lawrence Taylor Hugh Green Tom Cousineau Jerry Robinson

2. In the late 70's, the Earl Campbell-led Texas Longhorns won a national title, and featured several players with the surname Jones. All were naturally nicknamed, "The Jones Boys." All were also labeled with various nicknames in order to help tell them apart. One of the Jones' was a speedy wide receiver and was selected #2 in the 1980 NFL Draft by the New York Jets. What was this Jones' nickname? Lam Bam Jam Ham

3. The Jets did not make a mistake when they selected which running back from UCLA, with the #3 pick in the 1981 Draft? Roger Vick Vagas Ferguson Freeman McNeil Johnny Hector

4. As the #4 pick in the 1982 NFL Draft, QB Art Schlichter was more remembered for his off-field problems (gambling, check kiting, forgery, etc.), than his on-field accomplishments with the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts. What was Art Schlichter's college team? Michigan Ohio State Penn State Illinois

5. The 1983 NFL Draft will be forever known as, "The Year of the QB", since six signal-callers were selected in the first round that year. The #5 selection, however, was a LB from Arkansas who was the first defensive player drafted that year. Who was this player? Shane Conlan Ray Childress Billy Ray Smith Bruce Smith

6. The Chargers drafted yet another defensive player at #6 in 1984. As a DB, Mossy Cade certainly is not remembered among the all-time greats. Mossy attended which (at the time) Southwest Conference University? Texas A&M Texas Texas A&I Texas Tech

7. 1985 was the year of the offensive linemen, with three selections among the top 7. This USC graduate was selected at #7 in the NFL Draft that year by the Green Bay Packers. Who was this player? Bill Fralic Anthony Munoz Lomas Brown Ken Ruettgers

8. In the 1986 NFL Draft, the Chargers finally got a defensive player draft pick right. Selected at #8 that year, from Oklahoma State, this defensive end immediately established himself as one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. Who was the draftee? Fred Dean William Fuller Leslie O'Neal Junior Seau

9. This stud DT from Miami (FL) was drafted #9 in 1987 by the Philadelphia Eagles. He immediately served as the run-stuffing presence in the middle, to support pass rushing ends Reggie White and Clyde Simmons. His reputation in Philly is legendary; his career was unfortunately too short. Who was "Big #99"? Answer: (Two Words or surname)

10. In 1988, the New York Giants made the first of many questionable first round NFL Draft selections, by taking OT Eric Moore with pick #10. I'm sure many NFL fans, and even Big Blue fans, will have a tough time remembering Eric. Can you remember the Big 10 school which he attended? Indiana Wisconsin Purdue Northwestern

11. The 1989 NFL Draft has been dubbed in many circles, "The Year of the Superstar", as four of the first five selections are probable NFL Hall of Famers (Troy Aikman, Barry Sanders, Derrick Thomas, Deion Sanders). Under the radar screen came this productive player from Clemson University, selected at #11 in 1989 by the Chicago Bears. Who was this cornerback? Dave Duerson Donnell Woolford Mark Carrier Jerry Azumah

12. Which Southwest Conference University produced the #12 pick in the 1990 NFL Draft, linebacker James Francis, selected by Cincinnati? Baylor TCU Rice SMU

13. In 1991, the Atlanta Falcons were looking to add even more firepower to their four wide-receiver, spread-the-field "Run and Shoot" offense by upgrading the WR position. With future stars Herman Moore (#10) and Alvin Harper (#12) already gone, they settled for this Colorado wide receiver with the #13 pick in the NFL Draft. Who was the player? Brett Perriman Charles Johnson Mike Pritchard Michael Westbrook

14. The Giants were looking for "the next Mark Bavaro" at TE in the 1992 NFL Draft. The TE they selected that year, with pick #14, didn't quite fit the bill. Who was this Notre Dame alum? Jarrod Bunch Howard Cross Derek Brown Zeke Mowatt

15. One year after trading for their franchise QB in 1992, this NFL team came into the 1993 NFL Draft, looking to continue their plan toward resurgence by upgrading the defense. With pick #15 that year, they selected Wayne Simmons, a highly touted LB from Clemson. Which NFL team drafted Simmons? Green Bay Packers Cleveland Browns Kansas City Chiefs Minnesota Vikings

16. Which offensive lineman was the Green Bay Packers' first-round pick ( #16) in the 1994 NFL Draft? Jeff Thomason Marco Rivera Aaron Taylor Ross Verba

17. In 1995, the Giants were at it again, looking for a "game-breaking playmaker" on offense. They tried their luck by selecting this four-year starter from Michigan with pick #17 in the NFL Draft that year. Who was the player selected? Amani Toomer Tyrone Wheatley Butch Woolfolk Thomas Lewis

18. The 1996 NFL Draft was the year of the WR. Keyshawn Johnson was the #1 pick that year, and Terry Glenn was pick #7, who set a rookie receiving record that year. Marvin Harrison, maybe the best all-around WR in the game today, was pick #19. A WR was also taken right before Harrison, at pick #18, by the Rams that year. Who was he? Germane Crowell Isaac Bruce Eddie Kennison Bobby Engram

19. In 1997, the Colts drafted which offensive lineman (from California) with pick #19 in the NFL draft? Marcus Pollard Adam Meadows Tarik Glenn Jeff Saturday

20. The 1998 NFL Draft centered around one player: Randy Moss. The talented WR from Marshall had set numerous NCAA receiving records during his Thundering Herd career, but he had been kicked out of established programs for numerous off-field incidents beforehand, raising severe character questions. Most teams chose to pass on Moss, who was finally selected by Minnesota with pick #21. Which player holds the distinction of being the last player selected before Randy Moss, with pick #20 in 1998 by Detroit? Donovin Darius Tebucky Jones Terry Fair Shaun Williams

21. In the 1999 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals selected David Boston, WR from Ohio State, with first-round pick #21. True False

22. In the 2000 NFL Draft, the Seattle Seahawks selected which of these offensive linemen (from Wisconsin) with the 22nd pick? Chad Clifton Aaron Gibson Chris McIntosh Stockar McDougle

23. In the 2001 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints, despite having a Pro-Bowl running back on the roster, drafted this RB from Mississippi with pick #23. One year later, they traded the original RB and the drafted RB led the NFC in rushing. Who was the drafted RB? Answer: (Two Words or Surname)

24. In 2002, the Baltimore Ravens selected Ed Reed, a safety from Miami-FL, with the #24 pick in the NFL Draft. In 2001, Reed's college team, the Hurricanes, went undefeated and won the National Championship. In Miami's closest game that year, Reed returned an interception for a TD on the last play of the game to seal the 19-7 win. Against which Big East school did Reed turn in his game-saving big play? Pittsburgh Boston College West Virginia Virginia Tech

25. In 2003, which Miami (FL) defensive lineman was selected by the New York football Giants with NFL Draft choice #25? Matt Walters Jerome McDougle William Joseph Jamaal Green