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1. In 2001, the Eagles used their first round pick, the 25th overall on UCLA WR Freddie Mitchell. He was chosen over several other high quality receivers. All but one of the players listed below was passed over by the Eagles. Which one of the following receivers was not still available by pick #25?
2. In 1985, the Eagles had the 9th pick of the NFL draft. Wide receiver Mike Quick was in his prime, thus the Eagles passed on Jerry Rice, Andre Reed, Al Toon, and instead drafted what offensive tackle and major bust?
3. In 1982, Dick Vermeil confided to his good friend and Buffalo Bills coach Chuck Knox, that he was planning on taking a WR from Clemson with the Eagle's first pick. The Eagles had the 20th pick and the Bills had the 21st. On draft day, just before the Eagle's pick, The Bills traded with the Broncos to obtain the 19th pick and selected Vermeil's favorite receiver from Clemson. Vermeil was then forced to take his 2nd choice, Mike Quick. Who was that major bust that the Bill's traded up for?
4. The 1979 draft helped put the Eagles over the hump and into Super Bowl XV after the 1980 season. Which of the following was not an Eagle draft pick in 1979?
5. In 1995, the Eagles fell for workout freak, Mike Mamula. The Boston College defensive end was taken with the 7th pick overall. They passed on some future stars of the league. Which one of the following defensive players was not available for the Eagles to draft?
6. The supplemental draft is rarely used by most teams, but every so often a gem can be found. Which of these Eagles was drafted through the supplemental draft.
7. The 2002 draft provided the Eagles with 4 future Super Bowl XXXIX starters. Which one of the following was not taken in the 2002 draft?
8. In 1996, the Eagles drafted offensive lineman Jermaine Mayberry with the 25th pick. He would become a starter, but they could have had another great player. Who was taken next with the 26th pick?
9. Buddy Ryan put together one of the greatest defenses the NFL has ever seen. Two key players were late round selections in his first draft with the Eagles. Who did the Eagles take with the 208th and 233rd picks in the 1986 NFL draft?
10. In 1936, The Eagles had the very first NFL draft choice. They selected Jay Berwanger, who had just won the very first Heisman Trophy as a halfback for Chicago University. What became of Jay Berwanger?
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