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NFL Draft 2005 Test | NFL Drafts and Trades

Here are 10 questions about the 2005 NFL draft.

A multiple-choice quiz by sportsgirl25. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
sportsgirl25

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
210,099

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which NFL prospect drafted in the first round, ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the 2005 scouting? Hint

Troy Williamson

Fabian Washington

Antrel Rolle

Braylon Edwards

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many quarterbacks were selected in the first round of the draft? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. The first three defensive players chosen in the 2005 NFL Draft all played the same position. What position did these football players share? Hint

Defensive end

Cornerback

Linebacker

Defensive tackle

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which college had the most players selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft? Hint

Miami

Michigan

USC

Auburn

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Question 5 of 10

5. How many NFL teams did not have a first round selection in the draft? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many NFL teams had two selections in the first round? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which city was the 2005 scouting combine held? Hint

Indianapolis

Los Angeles

New York

Miami

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Question 8 of 10

8. After coaching Carnell Williams in the Senior Bowl, which NFL head coach decided to choose him in the first round of the NFL draft? Hint

Bill Parcels

Dick Vermeil

Mike Tice

Jon Gruden

9. In 2004, this player challenged the NFL rule requiring a player to be out of high school for three years and was eventually turned down by the courts. The Denver Broncos selected him with the final pick of the third round in 2005. Who is he? Hint

Maurice Clarett

Matt Jones

Mike Williams

Mark Clayton

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which QB became the understudy of 36-year old Brett Favre in Green Bay after being selected with the 24th overall pick? Hint

Alex Smith

Aaron Rodgers

Jason Campbell

Jason White

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which NFL prospect drafted in the first round, ran the fastest 40-yard dash at the 2005 scouting?

Answer: Fabian Washington

The Oakland Raiders selected Fabian Washington, a cornerback of the Nebraska Cornhuskers with the 23rd pick overall. Washington decided to leave school a year early and ran the fastest time at the 2005 scouting combine with a 4.29 in the 40-yard dash.

2. How many quarterbacks were selected in the first round of the draft?

Answer: 3

The San Francisco 49ers chose Alex Smith of the Utah Utes with the first pick of the draft. The Green Bay Packers then took Cal Bears QB Aaron Rodgers with the 24th pick of the draft. Eventually, the Washington Redskins landed Jason Campbell of the Auburn Tigers with the 25th pick.

3. The first three defensive players chosen in the 2005 NFL Draft all played the same position. What position did these football players share?

Answer: Cornerback

The Tennessee Titans selected Adam Jones of West Virginia with the sixth pick overall. Antrel Rolle, of the Miami Hurricanes, was the next cornerback taken by the Arizona Cardinals with the eighth pick. The Washington Redskins then took Auburn Tigers cornerback Carlos Rogers on the ninth pick.

4. Which college had the most players selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft?

Answer: Auburn

Four Auburn Tigers were selected in the first round of the draft: Ronnie Brown, Carnell Williams, Carlos Rogers, and Jason Campbell. Both USC (Mike Williams and Mike Patterson) and Michigan (Braylon Edwards and Marlin Jackson) had two of their players selected in the first round, while Miami (Antrel Rolle) saw only one of their players selected in their first round.

5. How many NFL teams did not have a first round selection in the draft?

Answer: 4

The Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Denver Broncos, and New York Giants all did not make selections in the first round of the draft. These teams decided to trade the pick away for other considerations.

6. How many NFL teams had two selections in the first round?

Answer: 4

The San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Redskins all had the opportunity to grab two collegiate football players in the first round.

7. In which city was the 2005 scouting combine held?

Answer: Indianapolis

The 2005 scouting combine was held in the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.

8. After coaching Carnell Williams in the Senior Bowl, which NFL head coach decided to choose him in the first round of the NFL draft?

Answer: Jon Gruden

Gruden grabbed Auburn Tigers running back Carnell Williams with the fifth overall pick.

Answer: Maurice Clarett

Clarett ran horribly at the 2005 scouting combine. His 40-yard times were 4.72 and 4.82, and the fullbacks in his group ran faster than he did. Clarett infuriated running back coaches by quitting and not finishing the workouts. The Broncos, shocked people on draft day when they chose Clarett that high in the draft.

10. Which QB became the understudy of 36-year old Brett Favre in Green Bay after being selected with the 24th overall pick?

Answer: Aaron Rodgers

Rodgers, the Cal quarterback, who the 49ers had considered at No. 1, fell most of the way through the first round until he was taken by the Packers.

Source: Author sportsgirl25

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