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Quiz about The College Teams of NFL Players
Quiz about The College Teams of NFL Players

The College Teams of NFL Players Quiz


This quiz asks trivia regarding the colleges attended by several NFL players. Please answer the questions.
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author Saggy-NW

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
workisboring
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
22,718
Updated
Nov 16 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
194
Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (9/10), Guest 97 (2/10), Guest 50 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which SEC university did NFL legend Bo Jackson attend? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which one of these NFL players did NOT win the Heisman Trophy at University of Michigan? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What star NFL wide receiver played football the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following NFL starters played a defensive position at the University of Mississippi? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which one of these NFL players did NOT attend a college in Florida? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What university did NFL Pro Bowler Natrone Means attend? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which one of these NFL players never attended Ohio State University? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which wide receiver tandem played together at Texas Tech University? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was the first NFL player to have won the Heisman Trophy at Texas Christian University? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which northeastern college did NFL quarterback Dan Marino attend? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which SEC university did NFL legend Bo Jackson attend?

Answer: Auburn University

Bo Jackson turned down a contract from the New York Yankees to play football for Auburn University from 1982 through 1985. Jackson won the Heisman Trophy in 1985. He was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1986 NFL Draft. Jackson didn't not want to play for the Buccaneers, so instead he played baseball for the Kansas City Royals organization. Eventually he played for the Los Angeles Raiders for four seasons.
2. Which one of these NFL players did NOT win the Heisman Trophy at University of Michigan?

Answer: Tim Biakabatuka

The University of Michigan produced three Heisman Trophy winners between 140 and 1997. Tom Harmon won in 1940, Desmond Howard won in 1991, and Charles Woodson won in 1997.

Tim Biakabatuka played at the University of Michigan from 1993 through 1995. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the 1996 NFL Draft. He did not win the Heisman Trophy.
3. What star NFL wide receiver played football the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga?

Answer: Terrell Owens

Terrell Owens played wide receiver in college for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga from 1992 through 1995. He also played for the Mocs' basketball team appearing in the 1995 NCAA basketball tournament. Owens played in the NFL from 1996 through 2010.
4. Which of the following NFL starters played a defensive position at the University of Mississippi?

Answer: Patrick Willis

Patrick Willis played linebacker at the University of Mississippi from 2003 through 2006. In 2006, Willis won the Butkus Award, Jack Lambert Trophy and Conerly Trophy. Willis was taken by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2007 NFL Draft.
5. Which one of these NFL players did NOT attend a college in Florida?

Answer: Kevin Hardy

Deion Sanders played football for Florida State University. Both Jaquez Green and Ike Hillard played football for the University of Florida. Kevin Hardy played football for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
6. What university did NFL Pro Bowler Natrone Means attend?

Answer: University of North Carolina

Natrone Means played running back at the University of North Carolina from 1990 through 1992. Means played in the NFL from 1993 through 2000 for three different teams. Means was selected for the NFL Pro Bowl for the 1994 season.
7. Which one of these NFL players never attended Ohio State University?

Answer: Bob Griese

Bob Griese played college football at Purdue University from 1963 through 1966. Griese was the runner-up for the 1966 Heisman Trophy. Griese played for the Miami Dolphins from 1967 through 1980.

Eddie George, Les Horvoth and Vic Janowicz all attended and played football for Ohio State University.
8. Which wide receiver tandem played together at Texas Tech University?

Answer: Michael Crabtree and Danny Amendola

Wide receivers Michael Crabtree and Danny Amendola played together during the 2006 and 2007 seasons at Texas Tech University. They played in Mike Leach's "Air Raid" offensive system. The Red Raiders won nine games during the 2007 season.
9. Who was the first NFL player to have won the Heisman Trophy at Texas Christian University?

Answer: Davey O'Brien

Davey O'Brien played quarterback at Texas Christian University from 1936 through 1938. Davey O'Brien won the Heisman Trophy in 1938. O'Brien played two seasons in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles.
10. Which northeastern college did NFL quarterback Dan Marino attend?

Answer: University of Pittsburgh

Dan Marino was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pittsburgh from 1979 through 1982. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 1983 where he played quarterback until 1999.
Source: Author workisboring

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