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The 2000 NFL Draft Trivia Quiz

254 players were chosen in the 2000 NFL Draft. Several future Pro Bowlers were among those selected.

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

Author
capnamerica

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
280,066

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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671

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Question 1 of 15

1. In order, who were the first three picks of the draft? Hint

Courtney Brown, Chris Samuels, Corey Simon

Courtney Brown, Peter Warrick, LaVar Arrington

Courtney Brown, LaVar Arrington, Chris Samuels

LaVar Arrington, Jamal Lewis, Chris Samuels

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Question 2 of 15

2. Brian Urlacher was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 9th overall pick. Where did he attend college? Hint

New Mexico

Nebraska

Arizona

Texas A&M

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Question 3 of 15

3. Running back Shaun Alexander was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2nd round of the draft.

True

False

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who was the 1999 Heisman Trophy winner who was drafted by the New York Giants with the 11th overall draft choice?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who was the only quarterback drafted in the first round, a selection by the New York Jets?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Question 6 of 15

6. This player was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers and would be a future Pro Bowler. He played tackle and was from Arizona State. Hint

Chris McIntosh

Todd Wade

Marvel Smith

Stockar McDougle

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Question 7 of 15

7. Strong safety Mike Brown was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 2nd Round. Where did he play in college? Hint

Florida

Washington State

Boston College

Nebraska

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which wide receiver was picked by the New York Jets with the 16th pick of the 3rd round? Hint

Darrell Jackson

Laveranues Coles

Dez White

Jerry Porter

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which of the following special teams players was taken first, in the 5th round by the Oakland Raiders? Hint

Neil Rackers (Kicker)

Shane Lechler (Punter)

Paul Ernster (Kicker)

Brad St. Louis (Long Snapper)

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which defensive end was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 149th pick of the draft? Hint

Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila

Quinton Reese

Alvin McKinley

John Engelberger

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Question 11 of 15

11. Marc Bulger was drafted with the 2nd pick of the 6th Round by the St. Louis Rams.

True

False

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Question 12 of 15

12. This kicker set an NFL record during the 2005 season when he kicked 40 field goals. He was the third pick of the 6th Round by the Cincinnati Bengals. Who is he? Hint

Adam Vinatieri

Paul Edinger

Neil Rackers

Phil Dawson

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Question 13 of 15

13. Linebacker Dhani Jones was selected by the New York Giants with the 11th pick of the 6th round. Where did he attend college? Hint

Utah

Duke

Marshall

Michigan

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Question 14 of 15

14. The Baltimore Ravens drafted this linebacker out of Southern Mississippi, with the 20th pick of the sixth round. Who is he? Hint

Adalius Thomas

DaShon Polk

Lester Towns

Clark Haggans

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Question 15 of 15

15. With the 199th pick overall in the draft, the New England Patriots selected which player out of Michigan in 2000?

Answer: (Two words or just surname)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In order, who were the first three picks of the draft?

Answer: Courtney Brown, LaVar Arrington, Chris Samuels

Courtney Brown was drafted by the Cleveland Browns from Penn State, LaVar Arrington was also from Penn State. He was selected by the Washington Redskins with the 2nd pick which they acquired from the New Orleans Saints. Chris Samuels, a tackle from Alabama, was also selected by the Skins in a pick they got from the New Orleans Saints.

2. Brian Urlacher was selected by the Chicago Bears with the 9th overall pick. Where did he attend college?

Answer: New Mexico

Brian was named the 2000 Male Athlete of the Year at UNM. He was named to his first Pro Bowl in his rookie season, and also won the Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

3. Running back Shaun Alexander was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2nd round of the draft.

Answer: False

Alexander was selected by the Seahawks with the 19th overall pick in the 1st round, in a pick acquired from Dallas. The Alabama running back played in all 16 games as a rookie, spelling veteran Ricky Watters.

4. Who was the 1999 Heisman Trophy winner who was drafted by the New York Giants with the 11th overall draft choice?

Answer: Ron Dayne

Dayne attended the University of Wisconsin, where he set the career rushing record in his final collegiate game versus Iowa. He finished his college career with 6,397 rushing yards.

5. Who was the only quarterback drafted in the first round, a selection by the New York Jets?

Answer: Chad Pennington

Pennington was selected with the 18th overall pick of the draft. The Marshall star was the third first round pick of the Jets, following the selections of defensive ends Shaun Ellis from Tennessee (12th pick), and John Abraham (13th) from the University of South Carolina.

6. This player was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers and would be a future Pro Bowler. He played tackle and was from Arizona State.

Answer: Marvel Smith

Marvel was the 7th pick of the 2nd Round, the 38th overall. The Oakland, California, native was selected to his first Pro Bowl in 2005.

7. Strong safety Mike Brown was selected by the Chicago Bears in the 2nd Round. Where did he play in college?

Answer: Nebraska

The Arizona native led the Huskers his senior season with 96 tackles. He was named to the All-Big 12 First Team, and was also an Academic All-American. He went on to start all 16 games of his rookie season.

8. Which wide receiver was picked by the New York Jets with the 16th pick of the 3rd round?

Answer: Laveranues Coles

Coles attended Florida State, but was dismissed from the team during his senior season after charges of shoplifting. He was selected for his 1st Pro Bowl appearance in 2003.

9. Which of the following special teams players was taken first, in the 5th round by the Oakland Raiders?

Answer: Shane Lechler (Punter)

Lechler was selected with the 13th pick of Round 5, the 142nd pick overall. He played his college ball at Texas A&M, and was selected to his first Pro Bowl in 2001.

10. Which defensive end was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 149th pick of the draft?

Answer: Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila

Kabeer was the selection of Green Bay at the 149th overall spot. He was the first of three San Diego State Aztecs picked in the draft, the first pick from that school since 1998, when Ephraim Salaam was selected in the 7th round by the Atlanta Falcons. He was named to his first Pro Bowl in 2003.

11. Marc Bulger was drafted with the 2nd pick of the 6th Round by the St. Louis Rams.

Answer: False

Bulger was selected with the 168th pick of the draft by the New Orleans Saints. He spent time during his rookie season on the practice squads of New Orleans and Atlanta, before being signed as a free agent by the Rams on January 12th, 2001. He was named the MVP of the 2004 Pro Bowl.

12. This kicker set an NFL record during the 2005 season when he kicked 40 field goals. He was the third pick of the 6th Round by the Cincinnati Bengals. Who is he?

Answer: Neil Rackers

Rackers was named to the Pro Bowl for his outstanding 2005 season. He left the Bengals after two season, and joined the Arizona Cardinals in 2003. He once kicked 31 consecutive field goals.

13. Linebacker Dhani Jones was selected by the New York Giants with the 11th pick of the 6th round. Where did he attend college?

Answer: Michigan

Jones was a member of the 1997 National Championship Wolverine team. He was also named to the All Big Ten Team three times.

14. The Baltimore Ravens drafted this linebacker out of Southern Mississippi, with the 20th pick of the sixth round. Who is he?

Answer: Adalius Thomas

Thomas is an Alabama native who played his first 6 seasons with the Ravens, where he earned a Super Bowl ring along with two Pro Bowl selections. He was signed as a free agent by the New England Patriots prior to the 2007 season.

15. With the 199th pick overall in the draft, the New England Patriots selected which player out of Michigan in 2000?

Answer: Tom Brady

Brady has been named the to the Pro Bowl, been an All-Pro, a Super Bowl champion, a Super Bowl MVP, NFL MVP, and many other awards as a member of the New England Patriots.

Source: Author capnamerica

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