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Quiz about Minnesota Vikings 2007 Draft Class

Minnesota Vikings 2007 Draft Class Quiz

Questions relating to the Minnesota Vikings selections in the 2007 NFL Draft.

A multiple-choice quiz by funkydunkleman. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
funkydunkleman

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
274,336

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. We all know that Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson was taken with the #7 pick, but which fellow rookie was taken before the Vikings had a chance to draft him? Hint

Amobi Okoye

Ted Ginn Jr.

Laron Landry

Brady Quinn

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which wide receiver did Minnesota take with the 44th overall pick? Hint

Dwayne Bowe

Sidney Rice

Robert Meachem

Troy Williamson

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Question 3 of 10

3. Cornerback Marcus McCauley was selected in the third round. In the 2007 season, McCauley was a big factor in what memorable play? Hint

Deflecting a pass that landed in the hands of Lions receiver Calvin Johnson, resulting in a touchdown

Missing an important tackle on Bears punt returner Devin Hester, resulting in a touchdown

Packers QB Brett Favre throwing his 421st touchdown pass on a blown coverage

Returning a Damon Huard pass 86 yards for a touchdown at Arrowhead Stadium

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Question 4 of 10

4. In a 2007 game at Soldier Field, Adrian Peterson showed he had talent, tearing up the Bears defense for 224 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. What was his shortest TD run of the day? Hint

5. QB Tyler Thigpen was drafted in the seventh round and looked to be the 3rd string quarterback until the Vikings signed veteran Kelly Holcomb. Thigpen was placed on the practice squad but was quickly picked up by who? Hint

Kansas City

New Orleans

Green Bay

Seattle

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Vikings drafted three wide receivers in 2007. Who is the odd man out? Hint

Aundrae Allison

Sidney Rice

Chandler Williams

Johnnie Lee Higgins

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Question 7 of 10

7. LB Rufus Alexander did not play in his rookie season. Why? Hint

He was on the practice squad

He was injured

He was cut after training camp

There was too much depth at linebacker for him to see any playing time

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Question 8 of 10

8. DT Marcus Thomas was selected by which team after trading up with Minnesota? Hint

Atlanta

San Francisco

Carolina

Denver

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Question 9 of 10

9. Aundrae Allison received flak from teammates after changing his jersey number from 14 to this, the same as a former Viking star. Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. Adrian Peterson was the first Vikings running back to be taken in round one since who? Hint

Onterrio Smith

Michael Bennett

Robert Smith

Chuck Foreman

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. We all know that Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson was taken with the #7 pick, but which fellow rookie was taken before the Vikings had a chance to draft him?

Answer: Laron Landry

Landry was taken at #6 by Washington. Ginn was taken #9 by Miami. Okoye was drafted 10th by Houston, and Quinn fell all the way down to 22 before being selected by Cleveland.

2. Which wide receiver did Minnesota take with the 44th overall pick?

Answer: Sidney Rice

Rice was the seventh receiver taken in the draft.

3. Cornerback Marcus McCauley was selected in the third round. In the 2007 season, McCauley was a big factor in what memorable play?

Answer: Packers QB Brett Favre throwing his 421st touchdown pass on a blown coverage

McCauley played noticeably far back on Green Bay receiver Greg Jennings, allowing Jennings to make a quick slant to the inside, giving him a path the the endzone.

4. In a 2007 game at Soldier Field, Adrian Peterson showed he had talent, tearing up the Bears defense for 224 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. What was his shortest TD run of the day?

Answer: 35

Peterson's three touchdown runs were from 67, 73, and 35, in that order. His 224 rushing yards were a franchise record.

Answer: Kansas City

Kansas City liked what they saw in Thigpen, so they quickly signed him, dumping QB Casey Printers in the process.

6. The Vikings drafted three wide receivers in 2007. Who is the odd man out?

Answer: Johnnie Lee Higgins

Higgins was taken by the Raiders with pick #99 in round 3.

7. LB Rufus Alexander did not play in his rookie season. Why?

Answer: He was injured

Alexander tore a knee ligament during camp and was out for the season.

8. DT Marcus Thomas was selected by which team after trading up with Minnesota?

Answer: Denver

Denver drafted Thomas with the Vikings' 121st pick. In return, Minnesota received Denver's 6th and 7th round picks, as well as a 3rd rounder in 2008.

9. Aundrae Allison received flak from teammates after changing his jersey number from 14 to this, the same as a former Viking star.

Answer: 84

Allison was the first player to make the 53-man roster wearing Randy Moss' #84 since the star was traded after the 2004 season.

10. Adrian Peterson was the first Vikings running back to be taken in round one since who?

Answer: Michael Bennett

Bennett was taken 27th overall in 2001. He was picked up by Kansas City as a free agent in 2006.

Source: Author funkydunkleman

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