NFL Alumni Trivia

1. At quarterback, Steve "Air" McNair led the Tennessee Titans to the 1999 Super Bowl. Which college did Steve Attend?

From Quiz All-Time NFL Team (HBCU Edition)

Answer: Alcorn State

Steve was offered a scholarship to the Florida Gators as a running back but wanted to play quarterback so took Alcorn State's offer. In his NFL career, Steve passed for over 31,000 yards (1995-2007).

From Quiz Football Players from Mississippi

Answer: David "Deacon" Jones

He played for the LA Rams from 1961-1971. Nicknamed the "Secretary of Defense", Deacon Jones was considered one of the greatest defensive ends to ever play the game. Deacon Jones left South Carolina State University after one year to play football for Mississippi Valley State University.

From Quiz From College to Pro

Answer: Kent State

Jack was chosen in the second round of the 1974 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was "undersized" for a middle linebacker, but is considered one of the best ever.

From Quiz NFL Alma Maters [2]

Answer: USC

Polamalu was drafted 16th overall in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Polamalu has made the Pro Bowl five consecutive times from 2004-2008.

From Quiz NFL Alma Maters [1]

Answer: Northern Illinois

Michael Turner rushed for 4941 yards in college. He signed with the Falcons during the 2008 offseason after spending his first four years as Ladainian Tomlinson's backup in San Diego.

From Quiz NFL Greats / Not So Greats

Answer: Brigham Young

Steve Young went to BYU. After playing there, he played in the defunct USFL with the Los Angeles Express for two years, then came into the NFL with the Bucs.

From Quiz Where Did the Pros Go [2]

Answer: Stanford University

Although he was drafted by the Baltimore Colts as the #1 overall pick in 1983, he played his entire NFL career with the Broncos.

From Quiz Where Did the Pros Go [1]

Answer: University of Mississippi

He was originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2004 as the 1st overall pick.

From Quiz NFL Alma Maters

Answer: Washington

Kreutz, a Pro Bowl center for the Bears, was involved in an off-field incident in 2006 involving a fight with a teammate at an FBI shooting range.

From Quiz Draft From Obscurity [2]

Answer: Jackson State

Jackson State is in the Southwestern Athletic Conference of the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA). The SWAC has among the largest attendances in the FCS. The FCS championship is decided like the NFL. Smith was drafted 36th overall by the Cowboys in 1992 and spent much of two years on injured reserved. After sitting out 1994, he was signed by the expansion Jacksonville Jaguars, coached by Tom Coughlin. Smith retired with 12,287 yards, 862 reception, 67 touchdowns, and five consecutive Pro Bowl (1997-2001). In 2007, he was on SpikeTV's "Pros vs. Joes."

From Quiz Football Alma Maters

Answer: Miami (Florida)

Kellen went to Miami of Florida, or the U. There is an impressive list from Miami who later played in the NFL.

From Quiz NFL Greats and Their Colleges

Answer: Pittsburgh

Marino was a first round pick by the Dolphins in 1983. Dan was probably the great passer in NFL history, passing for 61,361 yards and 420 touchdowns.

From Quiz Drafted from Obscurity [1]

Answer: Alcorn State

Steve McNair was drafted out of Division I-AA by the Houston Oilers. In 2006, he was traded to the Baltimore Ravens.

From Quiz NFL Players Alma Matters

Answer: Penn State

Engram was picked by the Chicago Bears in the 2nd round of the 1996 NFL Draft.

From Quiz NFL Players Colleges II

Answer: Harvard

Fitzpatrick started three games for the Rams in 2005.

From Quiz Where'd They Go?

Answer: Syracuse

Donovan attended high school at Mount Carmel High School, the same school that has produced Simeon Rice, Chris Chelios, and Antoine Walker.

From Quiz NFL Stars' Alma Maters

Answer: Georgia

Champ Bailey played both cornerback and wide receiver at Georgia until 1999 when he was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round. Boss was an outstanding linebacker for the Bulldogs until 2003 when the Lions chose him in the second round of the draft.

From Quiz NFL Players Colleges

Answer: Auburn

Williams was selected fifth overall in the 2005 draft.

From Quiz NFL Players Alma Maters III

Answer: Rutgers

L.J. Smith was drafted from the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in the secondd round by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2003. He is known as a dominant tight end in the NFL.

From Quiz NFL Players Alma Maters II

Answer: West Virginia

Marc Bulger was drafted from the West Virginia Moutaineers in the sixth round by the New Orleans Saints in 2000.

From Quiz NFL Players Alma Maters I

Answer: Boston College

Matt was drafted from the Boston College Eagles in the sixth round by the Green Bay Packers. Tim was not drafted by a team.

From Quiz NCAA Football Jersey Numbers

Answer: 5

LT wore #21 for the Chargers in 2004.

From Quiz NFL Players Colleges

Answer: Wisconsin

Ron Dayne broke the career rushing mark at Wisconsin while he played for the Badgers in 1999, right after Ricky Williams. 2000-2004 he played for the Giants.

From Quiz NFL Hall of Fame Colleges

Answer: Alabama

Ozzie Newsome set a NFL record most receptions and receiving yards for a tight end.

From Quiz Quarterback Colleges

Answer: Southern Mississippi

Brett Favre started his career playing for Atlanta Falcons. He only played 2 out of the 16 games. He then went to Green Bay becoming one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time.

From Quiz College Football Alumni

Answer: Michigan

One of the great backs to play for the Wolverines (1972-1976).

From Quiz Where Were They?

Answer: Virginia

Him and his brother Ronde went to Virginia. Tiki played for the Giants and Ronde played for the Bucs in 2003.

From Quiz The Stanford Cardinal Alumni

Answer: Jim Plunkett

Jim Plunkett finished 8th in the Heisman voting as a junior in 1969. He played for the New England Patriots, San Fransisco 49ers, and Oakland Raiders.

From Quiz NFL Quarterback Colleges

Answer: Syracuse

Donavan was drafted second overall by the Eagles in 1999.

From Quiz Where Was My College?

Answer: Marshall

Fellow Marshall alums include the Jets' Chad Pennington and the Patriots' Troy Brown.

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