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From Tom Brady and Joe Montana to William "the refrigerator" Perry, you will find
quizzes on all of the great NFL players through history here. Mixed quizzes are in this category, and quizzes on particular players are in their respective categories.

319 NFL Players quizzes and 4,466 NFL Players trivia questions.
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  Special Day NFL Players   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about players born on special days of the year. Good luck. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Feb 10 11
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Nightmare gold member
775 plays
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  NFLs International Tastes   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about some NFL players born outside the United States, who made a name for themselves in pro football. Have fun! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Dec 18 08
Average
Nightmare gold member
821 plays
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  Bobbing for Footballs?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz about some great 'Bobs' in the NFL. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Aug 24 08
Average
Nightmare gold member
1620 plays
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  Who Am I? [2]   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you three clues about each NFL player. You have to tell me who it is.
Average, 10 Qns, Tee14, Mar 10 10
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Tee14
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  Jacks of All Cleats    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You don't have to know 'Jack' about the NFL to take this quiz about NFL players, all named Jack. I've kept it simple. You'll do well and enjoy yourself on these 10 questions. That's the fact, Jack!
Average, 10 Qns, d2407, Dec 07 06
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d2407
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  Football Flakes   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
No, it's not a breakfast cereal, it's 10 questions about some of the zanier people to ever play in the NFL. Grab a bowl and enjoy the flakes, they have a "nutty" taste, with plenty of fruit loops and bananas already mixed in!
Tough, 10 Qns, d2407, Aug 24 08
Tough
d2407
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  100 Years of NFL: The Safeties   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
100 seasons of the NFL (1920-2019) - in that time there have been some amazing players. Of course, some are a matter of opinion, but, I've tried to find the crème de la crème. Here are ten of the best safeties.
Average, 10 Qns, LeoDaVinci, May 30 20
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LeoDaVinci editor
May 30 20
234 plays
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  100 Years of NFL: The Cornerbacks   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
100 seasons of the NFL (1920-2019) - in that time there have been some amazing players. Of course, some are a matter of opinion, but, I've tried to find the crème de la crème. Here are ten of the best cornerbacks.
Tough, 10 Qns, LeoDaVinci, Apr 06 20
Tough
LeoDaVinci editor
Apr 06 20
187 plays
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  NFL Tragedies   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
An all multiple choice quiz about some NFL players whose career ended too quickly. If you're a NFL fan, you'll recognize these players. Good luck! :-)
Average, 10 Qns, JuniorTheJaws, Dec 07 06
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JuniorTheJaws gold member
2076 plays
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  Kinfolk in the NFL    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is just a simple quiz on familial relationships between men who have played in the NFL. Let's see what you know about these very tough men and their kinfolk.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Sep 24 10
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dcpddc478
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trivia question Quick Question
Coming out of Southern Miss., Brett Favre was drafted early in the second round in 1991 by what NFL team?

From Quiz "The NFL Draft: QB Edition"




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  NFL Stars: Other Leagues   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz looks at some NFL players who started in different leagues or went on to star in different leagues. This quiz considers the American Football League as part of the National Football League.
Average, 10 Qns, fifthavenue91, Aug 10 09
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fifthavenue91
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  Fantasy Football Dream Team    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you could draft your ultimate NFL dream team, which players would you choose? Here's a look at my favorite NFL players of all-time.
Average, 10 Qns, GBfan, Aug 14 16
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GBfan
406 plays
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  Here's Where I Get Off   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All multiple choice about some NFL greats, and the team they retired with. I hope you enjoy it. :)
Average, 10 Qns, Nightmare, Oct 25 09
Average
Nightmare gold member
595 plays
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  NFL Players by Position    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Quiz features a question about a player at each position, including special teams and players from different eras. The quiz is designed to expand your knowledge of the game's facets. Here's hoping it does!
Difficult, 25 Qns, Braveneworld, Jun 18 10
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Braveneworld
841 plays
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  He Hung Up His Cleats?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Not all of the best football players and coaches retired from the teams where they had their best years. See if you can identify what teams these all-time greats were playing for when they traded in their cleats for a gold watch.
Tough, 10 Qns, d2407, Dec 03 09
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d2407
992 plays
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  NFL Players: 10 Questions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will present the playing years and the teams he played for. Your task is to identify the NFL player with this information.
Average, 10 Qns, snake9, Dec 07 06
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  Something is Rotten in Football    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many of the traits that make great football players include power, aggression, and self-assurance. It may be some of these same traits, that have led some players to commit acts that took them down the long lonely road to prison.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Oct 21 10
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dcpddc478
496 plays
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  Relatives in the NFL    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are a lot of people in the NFL that are related to each other. How many of these can you guess?
Average, 10 Qns, Sarah606, Jan 11 07
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Sarah606
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  Where Their Careers Ended [2]   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some of the NFL's all-time great players are readily associated with the teams for which they had their greatest success. Unfortunately, not all careers end where they begin. Can you remember where their careers ended?
Difficult, 10 Qns, dodgebob, Dec 03 09
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dodgebob
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  Who Am I? [1]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you three clues about each person and you'll guess who it is. The questions will get harder as you get farther into the quiz.
Tough, 10 Qns, Tee14, Mar 10 10
Tough
Tee14
1498 plays
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  Gridiron Greats    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Quiz one of some alphabetical quizzes on NFL players past and present. This quiz works on those from A to J.
Average, 10 Qns, malcolmsex, Dec 07 06
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malcolmsex
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  Stars of the NFL    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
10 questions over some of the biggest names in the NFL, good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, RandyMossSuperFreak, Jan 27 10
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RandyMossSuperFreak
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  One Last Season    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Everyone remembers where the stars played most of their careers, but can you guess the very last team these greats played for?
Tough, 10 Qns, SunrayDon, Aug 24 08
Tough
SunrayDon
790 plays
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  More Gridiron Greats    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
More questions about NFL players past and present.
Tough, 10 Qns, malcolmsex, Dec 07 06
Tough
malcolmsex
505 plays
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  Random NFL Players    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just what the title says, random questions. They start out easy, but good luck towards the end!
Average, 10 Qns, lyrikmateo, Mar 13 10
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lyrikmateo
3117 plays
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  NFL Wizzes    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will test your attention to detail when dealing with football trivia.
Tough, 10 Qns, unclescoob420, Sep 17 09
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unclescoob420
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  Which Famous Football Player?    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
A multiple choice quiz on outstanding players that have played in the NFL.
Average, 5 Qns, struction, Dec 07 06
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struction
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  15 NFL Players Questions    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
A quiz about different NFL players.
Very Difficult, 15 Qns, M_Galla, Dec 07 06
Very Difficult
M_Galla
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  Where Their Careers Ended [1]   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Dan Marino playing for the Bears? Barry Sanders as a Raider? It can be hard to envision some NFL players in the colors of a team they aren't normally associated with. Do you know which team these stars played their final regular season games with?
Difficult, 10 Qns, dodgebob, Dec 03 09
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dodgebob
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  Multiple Choice Quiz about NFL Players    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Answer these questions about the NFL.
Tough, 10 Qns, Ry74, Dec 07 06
Tough
Ry74
905 plays
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  NFL Football Players    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
This quiz is about NFL players, colleges numbers and a lot more. Have fun!
Average, 5 Qns, qwqwqwqwqw, Dec 07 06
Average
qwqwqwqwqw
2938 plays
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  Awesome NFL Players [2]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is another quiz on awesome NFL players.
Tough, 10 Qns, donjuan05, Dec 03 09
Tough
donjuan05
661 plays
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  NFL Players Test    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hey football fans, this quiz is for you!
Tough, 10 Qns, brwcrw743, Dec 07 06
Tough
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  Awesome NFL Players [1]    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on some great NFL players.
Difficult, 10 Qns, donjuan05, Dec 03 09
Difficult
donjuan05
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NFL Players Trivia Questions

1. Yale Lary was an amazing safety for the Detroit Lions for eleven nonconsecutive seasons from 1952 to 1964. Why did he miss the 1954 and 1955 seasons?

From Quiz
100 Years of NFL: The Safeties

Answer: Service in the US Army

Yale Lary was a Texan who played as a safety, punter and kick returner for the Detroit Lions for eleven seasons, 1952 to 1953 and 1956 to 1964, with two years missed in the middle for his service as a 2nd Lieutenant during the Korean War and its aftermath. As a "defensive halfback", Lary was very effective in protecting his zone. Despite a two-year hiatus, Lary returned with a vengeance and, over his entire career, intercepted 50 passes. When he retired, that was good enough for fifth-most all-time. All in all, Lary was named to nine Pro Bowls and won the NFL championship with the Lions three times (1952, 1953, and 1957). Yale Lary was also an excellent punter. He led the league several times in the average punt distance, but, more importantly, he had incredible hand time to his kicks allowing his team to get downfield to defend the return. Lary had also been selected as a professional baseball player. Though he had an opportunity to play with the St. Louis Cardinals, he declined it. Afterwards, Lary played with several teams in the Texas League but decided to call it quits in 1957.

2. Roland Bailey Jr. was a cornerback who played for the Washington Redskins and the Denver Broncos. His younger brother, Rodney, was a linebacker. What was Roland's nickname?

From Quiz 100 Years of NFL: The Cornerbacks

Answer: Champ

Roland "Champ" Bailey Jr. was a great defender who retired holding the NFL record for most passes defended. His younger brother was a linebacker for the Detroit Lions and Denver Broncos - Rodney "Boss" Bailey. Champ Bailey played fifteen seasons in the NFL, five for the Washington Redskins and ten more for the Denver Broncos. In 2008, the brothers played together for the year. Champ Bailey joined the Redskins in 1999 and benefited from the tutelage of Darrell Green and Deion Sanders on his team. When his contract was up, Bailey chose to be traded rather than re-sign with his team. He went to the Denver Broncos and that turned out to be a much better fit for him. In his tenure with the Broncos, Bailey went to the Super Bowl, but lost, returned a pass for 100 yards (but did not score), and was chosen to be in his 12th Pro Bowl setting the record for cornerbacks. After 15 seasons, Champ Bailey retired. He was truly one of the best corners the NFL has seen.

3. Which University of Texas and Houston Oilers running back was known in the 80s for his powerful style and ability to break tackles?

From Quiz Fantasy Football Dream Team

Answer: Earl Campbell

Earl Campbell was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 1991 after an amazing career with the Houston Oilers and the New Orleans Saints. The "Tyler Rose" was a beast to tackle with his aggressive running style and strong legs. He won college football's Heisman Trophy after an illustrious career at the University of Texas.

4. There were hearts everywhere on this Valentine's Day in 1972 when this future quarterback was born. He played most of his career with the Patriots, and even threw 400 pass completions in one season. Who is this that wore the number 11?

From Quiz Special Day NFL Players

Answer: Drew Bledsoe

Drew began his career with New England in 1993. In only his second season, he threw 400 completions for 4555 yards and 25 touchdowns. He played with the Bills from 2002-2004, then retired with the Cowboys after two more seasons.

5. What is the relationship between NFL quarterbacks Koy Detmer and Ty Detmer?

From Quiz Kinfolk in the NFL

Answer: Brothers

Ty Detmer won the Heisman Trophy in 1990. He played quarterback for 14 years in the NFL with a variety of teams. Ty did not start many games but was an excellent back-up option for the likes of Brett Farve and Steve Young. Koy Detmer was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1997 draft. He was the back-up for Donovan McNabb and was the holder for place-kicker David Akers. He was released by the Minnesota Vikings in 2007.

6. Quarterback John Hadl made his name with the San Diego Chargers from 1962-1972. He was selected to the Pro Bowl five times with the Chargers. Which team did John retire with?

From Quiz Here's Where I Get Off

Answer: Oilers

Hadl became a Los Angeles Ram in 1973 where he appeared in his first playoffs. The Rams lost to the Cowboys in the Division Championship. John was also a Green Bay Packer, and retired as an Oiler after the 1976 and 1977 season.

7. Jim "Machine Gun" Kelly took snaps behind center for the Buffalo Bills from 1986 to 1996 and is a member of the NFL Hall of Fame. With what pro team did Kelly start his career?

From Quiz NFL Stars: Other Leagues

Answer: Houston Gamblers

Kelly played 2 years for the Gamblers until the USFL folded. He was MVP of the USFL in 1985.

8. Born in Mondsee, Austria, this kicker made his name in 11 seasons with the 49ers. In his final season in 1987, he led the league with 44 of 46 PATs made. Who is he?

From Quiz NFLs International Tastes

Answer: Ray Wersching

Ray began his career with the Chargers from 1973-1976, before joining the 49ers. Over 206 games, he scored 329 points. Other NFL players born in Austria include kickers Toni Fritsch and Toni Linhart.

9. Wide receiever Art Monk caught passes in 183 consecutive games for the Washington Redskins. For which team did he catch his final regular season pass?

From Quiz Where Their Careers Ended [2]

Answer: Philadelphia Eagles

Monk played a full season with the New York Jets in 1994. He played his final season in 1995 with the Eagles, but only appeared in the final three games of the season.

10. Thurman Thomas is well known for having helped the Buffalo Bills get to four consecutive Super Bowls, but with what team did he play his final games?

From Quiz Where Their Careers Ended [1]

Answer: Miami Dolphins

Thomas appeared in nine games for Miami in 2000, scoring just one touchdown.

11. David "Deacon" Jones invented the term "QB Sack" and perfected the "Head Slap" as a member of Los Angeles Ram's Fearsome Foursome. Where did he spend his last season?

From Quiz One Last Season

Answer: Washington Redskins

After 11 seasons in L.A., Deacon moved on to San Diego for 2 years and then spent one last season in 1974 with the Redskins.

12. Which 1978 Patriots receiver was hit in a preseason game by Oakland's Jack Tatum, and the hit left him paralyzed to never walk again?

From Quiz NFL Tragedies

Answer: Darryl Stingley

Darryl had five seasons under his belt with New England, and was the Patriots leading receiver in 1977 with 39 catches.

13. How many TDs did Peyton Manning throw for in the 2004 season?

From Quiz Awesome NFL Players [2]

Answer: 49

He passed Dan Marino for most TDs thrown in a single season in 2004.

14. What All-Pro defensive end was drafted in the first round out of the University of South Carolina in 2000?

From Quiz Awesome NFL Players [1]

Answer: John Abraham

John Abraham was the second of three first round picks the Jet had in 2000.

15. 11 of my 12 seasons were as a Dallas Cowboy. I reeled in 71 touchdown passes as Cowboy, while being nicknamed the 'Bullet'. I was once the fastest man on earth. I also wore the number 22. Who am I?

From Quiz Bobbing for Footballs?

Answer: Bob Hayes

'Bullet' Bob Hayes played for the Cowboys from 1965-1974. In his rookie season, he caught over 1000 yards and 13 touchdowns with the help of Dallas quarterback Don Merideth. His final season was as a San Francisco 49er in 1975, where he caught only four passes in the season.

16. Which player, known for heroics with another team during the 1960s, scored a touchdown in Super Bowl VI and later retired from the 1972 Dallas Cowboys?

From Quiz He Hung Up His Cleats?

Answer: Both players

Alworth, the premier receiver of the early AFL while playing for the San Diego Chargers, was traded to the Cowboys after the 1970 season. Ditka, next to George Halas the man probably most closely-identified with the Chicago Bears, actually only played half his career there: after six years with the Bears, he played two with the Eagles and four with the Cowboys. Both caught 7-yard touchdown passes from Roger Staubach in the Cowboys' 24-3 win over Miami in Super Bowl VI.

17. Which wide receiver led the league in catches in 2001?

From Quiz NFL Players

Answer: Rod Smith

Rod Smith, a Broncos receiver in 2003, was drafted in 1995 had 113 catches, one more than Jaguars' Jimmy Smith.

18. In the 1989 NFL Draft, who was the third player overall picked?

From Quiz NFL Players

Answer: Barry Sanders

Sanders won the Heisman Trophy that year.

19. What college did Michael Vick of the 2002 Atlanta Falcons go to?

From Quiz NFL Football Players

Answer: Virginia Tech

He wore the number 7 for Virginia Tech.

20. What team did Vikings star Cris Carter first play with?

From Quiz Stars of the NFL

Answer: Eagles

Cris started his Hall of Fame career with the Eagles way back in 1987.

21. Which player was placed at tailback for the Denver Broncos when Terrell Davis was lost to injury in 1999?

From Quiz Random NFL Players

Answer: Olandis Gary

22. How many games did Troy Aikman win as a starter for the Cowboys in the 1990s?

From Quiz NFL Wizzes

Answer: 90

His 90 wins are the most ever for a quarterback in a given decade including Joe Montana with the 49ers in the 80s. Montana had 86 wins.

23. I'll start with a fairly easy one: 1983-1999 Miami Dolphins

From Quiz NFL Players

Answer: Dan Marino

24. Paul Krause was a safety for the Washington Redskins and the Minnesota Vikings. In 1979, he broke a significant record, which one?

From Quiz 100 Years of NFL: The Safeties

Answer: Most interceptions in a career.

Paul Krause played for seasons with the Washington Redskins and twelve more with the Minnesota Vikings. In the 1979 season, Krause's last in the NFL, week 14 against the Los Angeles Rams, Krause was tied with Emlen Tunnell at 79 interceptions for a career. December 2nd, 1979, second quarter and Krause caught one interception to break the tie, and then in the fourth, he caught a second pick to set the record at 81 interceptions for his career. The record still stood after the 2019 (100th anniversary) season. An eight-time Pro Bowler, Paul Krause was an exceptional safety. Standing tall at 1.91 m, Krause was also fast and had a good perception of where the quarterback was going to throw. Krause would not win the Super Bowl despite going to the final game four times in his career. After football, Krause tried his hand at local politics and served for twenty years before retiring.

25. Darrelle Revis was a cornerback for the New York Jets who was very successful at defending passes. In fact, the area around him got named for the fact that Revis was very good. What was it called?

From Quiz 100 Years of NFL: The Cornerbacks

Answer: Revis Island

Darrelle Revis was drafted in 2007 after giving up on his final year at Pitt. He impressed the Jets' scouts so much that they traded up in the draft from 25th overall to 14th overall to ensure that they would be able to select him. Revis had an immediate impact in his rookie season and only had three touchdowns thrown against him. Over his career, quarterbacks would avoid Revis' side of the field. The area around Revis became to be called "Revis Island" referring to his ownership over that area. He received many accolades from players and coaches alike. In his 11-year career, he played eight with the Jets, one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one with the New England Patriots (with whom he won the Super Bowl) and six games with the Kansas City Chiefs at the end of his career. He was elected to represent in seven Pro Bowls and had thee pick-6 interceptions.

26. Number 52 for the Baltimore Ravens, which middle linebacker played 17 seasons for one team and won two Defensive Player Of The Year trophies?

From Quiz Fantasy Football Dream Team

Answer: Ray Lewis

Ray Lewis played college ball at the University of Miami. The former Hurricane was voted to 13 Pro Bowls in his NFL career and Defensive Player of the Year in 2000 and 2003. The winner of the Super Bowl MVP in 2000 retired in 2013 and joined ESPN on their broadcast team.

27. April Fools? Not in 1965 when this future NFL defensive end was born with stars hovering around his head. Who was this first round pick that was a 12-season Cowboy, and wore the 77 on his back?

From Quiz Special Day NFL Players

Answer: Jim Jeffcoat

Jeffcoat played with the Cowboys from 1983-1994. He also played in three Buffalo seasons before retiring. Jim had two interceptions in his career, both returned for touchdowns. He hit the century mark in tackles in 1989.

28. In 2008, wide receiver Matthew Slater was drafted by the New England Patriots. What is the name of his Hall of Fame father?

From Quiz Kinfolk in the NFL

Answer: Jackie Slater

He plays the positions of wide receiver and safety. He has also shown his skill on special teams. In his first year he returned 11 kickoffs for a total of 269 yards. This comes out to a very nice 24.5 yd average. His father Jackie Slater was drafted in 1976 by the Los Angeles Rams as an offensive tackle. He was the first player who played his entire 20-year career with one team. He was a seven-time Pro Bowl selection. He was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame in 2001, and is considered by many to be one of the best offensive tackles to have ever played the game.

29. Running back Emmitt Smith spent Hall of Fame seasons as a Dallas Cowboy from 1990-2002. Which team did he play his last game with in 2004?

From Quiz Here's Where I Get Off

Answer: Arizona Cardinals

Owner Jerry Jones would not renew Emmitt's contract after the 2002 season, which created havoc amongst Cowboy fans. Although he played his last game as a Cardinal, Jones and Smith had an agreement to pay him for one more day as a Cowboy, so he could 'retire' as a Cowboy, but never played in a game. Emmitt broke Walter Payton's career rushing yardage record, and left football with 18,355 yards, along with 164 rushing touchdowns and 11 from the air.

30. Warren Moon, before having a NFL Hall of Fame career for the Houston Oilers, led which team to 5 Grey Cups?

From Quiz NFL Stars: Other Leagues

Answer: Edmonton Eskimos

Moon played 6 years with the Eskimos before going on to a Hall of Fame NFL career, spending 17 years in the league. He is best known as the quarterback of the Houston Oilers, but also had Pro Bowl seasons with the Minnesota Vikings and Seattle Seahawks.

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