Only Hardcore NFL Fans Can Name 100% Of These Players
We're now more than halfway through the 2017-18 NFL season as fans anxiously await playoffs on the horizon. While last season ended in a flash of brilliance from the Philadelphia Eagles and replacement starter Nick Foles, the New York-based franchise couldn't keep the momentum rolling in this season as they have posted a 5-6 record at the time of publication, placing them in 3rd in the NFC East division.
On the flip side of the NFC, the New Orleans Saints and the Los Angeles Rams have posted impressive records of 10-1 as they lead the conference. Right behind them however are the Chicago Bears, who have amazed the world as a powerhouse in the league with an 8-3 record, marking a great improvement over last season's 5-11 record posted by the team. In the AFC, the Kansas City Chiefs lead the pack with a 9-2 record, followed right behind by the New England Patriots, Houston Texans, and San Diego Chargers, who all have 8-3 records.
Things have certainly been shaken up this season throughout the league thanks to notable offseason moves such as the Bears trade for defensive powerhouse Khalil Mack, and the Patriots acquiring star receiver Brandin Cooks for the 32nd draft pick.
As teams start to look to clinch playoff spots in the coming weeks, fans will only continue to get more involved in anticipation of what could be one of the most interesting postseason in recent NFL history. Ahead of that, we're testing fan knowledge of NFL players with this 'name that NFL player' quiz!
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Drafted as the 112th overall pick in the 2017 draft (fourth round), this player is currently playing in his rookie season with the Chicago Bears as a safety. After playing four seasons with Alabama, including sophomore and senior seasons that were cut short, this player has made a statement with his play, earning him the NFC defensive player of the week for the 12th week of the season. Do you know the name of this Chicago Bears rookie defensive standout?
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Drafted as the tenth pick of the 2014 draft, this Indianapolis Colts player has proven himself as a standout in his first season with the team. After spending three seasons with the Detroit Lions, this player joined the Colts prior to this season, and has quickly turned around the team's offense as he has provided a much-needed option for quarterback Andrew Luck. He currently has the most touchdowns out of any player in the league at his position, do you know his name?
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Drafted as the eighth overall pick of the 2012 draft, this player has played exclusively for the Miami Dolphins. After redshirting his freshman year at Texas A&M he went on to play four seasons for the team before declaring for the NFL draft. Despite the fact that he played receiver throughout most of his time in college, he wound up changing positions during his time at Texas A&M. His team currently has a dismal 5-6 record, do you know who he is?
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Currently in the midst of his rookie season with the New England Patriots, this Georgia Alum spent four years in college as a true freshman playing at an elite level throughout all four years with the school. In the 2018 draft he was selected as the 31st overall pick by the Patriots, where he has shouldered a fairly significant load of Bill Belichick's offense. He currently sits at 10th overall in the NFL for yards-per-game, do you know his name?
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Drafted as the fifth overall pick of the 2014 draft, this player spent his first three seasons with the Oakland Raiders, serving as the star defenseman on a lackluster team before being traded to the Chicago Bears. That trade of course was a blockbuster deal that saw the Bears turn around their franchise, largely contributing to the franchise shortcutting through a rebuilding process following the infamous Jay Cutler contract. Do you know the name of this Buffalo at Buffalo alum?
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This quarterback currently plays for the Los Angeles Rams, serving as one of the best quarterbacks for the team in recent memory. A California native, he was selected as the first overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft by the Rams prior to the team's relocation to Los Angeles before last season. A 2017 Pro Bowl player, he currently sits at fourth for most passing yards this season behind Matt Ryan, Ben Roethlisberger, and Patrick Mahomes. Do you know his name?
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This 2015 draft pick has been to the Pro Bowl twice since being drafted, including in his rookie season. He was drafted to the St. Louis Rams prior to the team's relocation to Los Angeles. He won the 2015 Offensive Rookie of the Year award, and currently sits in second in the NFL for rushing yards per game, as well as total rushing yards this season. He entered into the draft after his junior season at University of Georgia, do you know who he is?
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This twenty-two year old South Florida native was drafted as the 143rd pick of the 2017 draft, in the fourth round to be specific. He entered into the draft after three seasons at South Florida, where he racked up over 1,000 yards every season. This season he currently sits at 23rd for most rushing yards with 556. The season has been a successful one so far, as this player has helped shoulder the offensive load. Do you know who he is?
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Drafted as the 81st overall pick of the 2016 NFL draft, this player experienced a breakout year during his second season with the team in 2016. He redshirted his first year at Stanford in 2013 before playing in his actual freshman year in 2014. His second season he wound up as a First-team All-Pac-12 player, and then declared for the draft the following season. He currently sits at 25th this season for overall receiving yards. Do you know his name?
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Drafted as the #2 overall pick last season, this Big Ten champion with Penn State was an award-winning athlete in college in 2017 before declaring for the draft prior to the start of his senior year. He currently sits in tenth in the NFL for receptions, and seventh for average yards-per-game with 75.4. Unfortunately, while his performance has been impressive, this running back is spending his rookie season on a team that simply just can't win. Do you know his name?
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Drafted as the 46th overall draft pick in 2013 (second round) this University of Oregon alum played with the team from 2008-2010, however he experienced multiple issues off the field as he was arrested for burglary, criminal trespassing, and mischief, resulting in him missing quite a few games in college as well as his entire junior season. Despite playing on two teams in three seasons, he now finds himself on the Dolphins. Do you know who he is?
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Drafted as the 47th overall pick in 2012, this player played at Utah State for four seasons, where he racked up three First-team All-WAC awards in 2009, 2010, and 2011, every year but his rookie season. He was drafted to the Seattle Seahawks, and has played exclusively for one single team, dominating the defensive end of the storied franchise, and even winning a Super Bowl with the team in 2014 against the Denver Broncos. Do you know who this is?
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This player was a two-time First-Team All-Mountain West player in 2015 and 2016 during his time at San Diego State. He was drafted as the 149th pick in the 2017 draft by the Atlanta Falcons, sending him to the team in the fifth round. This season, this player faced a bit of controversy as he was ejected from his team's week 2 game for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Panthers' quarterback Cam Newton. Do you know the name of this player?
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This LSU Alum played three seasons before declaring for the NFL draft at the end of 2014. He was selected as the 88th overall pick of that draft, sending the 2015 PFWA All-Rookie Team Member to the Minnesota Vikings in the third round. This Jamaican-born defensive standout has played exclusively for the Vikings, amassing 37 sacks that included a game in week 9 that saw him earn a statline-high 3.5 sacks to go along with 9 tackles and a fumble recovery. Do you know who he is?
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This rookie standout from Riggins Idaho has been making waves since long before he ever donned an NFL jersey. During his time at Boise State, he proved himself to be a defensive powerhouse in his three years before deciding to opt into the draft prior to the start of his senior season. He was selected as the nineteenth overall pick in the draft by the Dallas Cowboys, and has been credited with helping turn around the team's defense. Do you know his name?
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This South Carolina State alum played four years with the team, redshirting as a freshman before earning himself MEAC Defensive Player of the Year honors in both 2016 and 2017 following a 2015 season that saw him win First-Team All-MEAC honors. He was drafted as the 36th overall pick in the 2018 draft, and has posted an impressive 2018 season thus far as he currently sits at second behind Khalil Mack for forced fumbles. Do you know who this is?
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This Dallas, Texas native has been a standout since he played in college. The two-time First Team collegiate awardee won Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2011 as he recorded 11.5 sacks. He helped the Denver Broncos to win Super Bowl 50, and earned himself Super Bowl MVP honors for his performance in the game. This six-time Pro Bowler has played exclusively for the Denver Broncos, and recently appeared on Dancing With The Stars. Do you know who he is?
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This 27-year old played four seasons at University of Pittsburgh before entering into the 2014 NFL draft. A four-time Pro Bowler, this player won the NFL Defensive Rookie Of The Year award in 2014, just a year after winning the Lombardi Award in 2013. Drafted as the thirteenth overall pick in 2014 by the St Louis Rams, he has remained on the team throughout the relocation to Los Angeles, and serves as a defensive anchor on a dominant Rams team. Do you know his name?
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This NCAA powerhouse was a first-team collegiate awardee in 2010, as well as First-Team All-Big Ten. Following a dominant 2010 season, he declared for the draft and was selected as the eleventh overall pick of the 2011 draft by the Houston Texans. While his professional stint was off to a tremendous start, including back to back years as NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2014 and 2015, injuries cut his 2016 & 2017 seasons short. Do you know his name?
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A Rochester, New York native, this 28-year-old played three seasons at Syracuse before declaring for the 2012 NFL draft prior to his senior year. A two-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl Champion, he led the NFL in sacks in 2017. Drafted as the 21st overall pick in the 2012 draft, this player spent four seasons with the New England Patriots before being traded in 2016. In addition to his accolades, his brother is also a former UFC champion. Do you know who he is?
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At 25 years old, this Honolulu, Hawaii native is one of the few Pacific Islander NFL players in the league. The second overall pick of the 2015 draft, this quarterback won the 2014 Heisman trophy, and was named the 2014 Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year in addition to being a unanimous award recipient. He has spent his entire career with the same team, and is currently on track to have the best statistical season of his life. Do you know who he is?
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This twenty-three-year-old Georgia native played three seasons at Clemson before declaring for the 2017 NFL draft. He won the ESPY for 'Best Male College Athlete' in 2017 to add to his already lengthy list of accolades from his years at Clemson. Drafted as the twelfth overall draft pick of the 2017 draft, this player has played exclusively for one team, and is currently in the midst of a breakout year as he sits at 14th for most total yards. Do you know who he is?
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Drafted as the first overall pick of the 2009 draft, this player was a First-Team award recipient in 2008 when he played for University of Georgia in his junior season. It was during that season that he threw for nearly 3,500 yards, including 25 touchdowns for a QBR (Quarterback rating) of 153.5. In 2011, after missing the majority of the 2010 season with back-to-back shoulder problems, he won the Comeback Player of the Year award. Do you know who this player is?
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This 24-year-old West Virginia native played at UNC for four years as a wide receiver, and return specialist, setting several school records for receptions during his time with the program. In 2013 he was the NCAA punt return leader, in addition to an award recipient, marking the first of two years that he won a collegiate award. Following four seasons with UNC, he was drafted in the 4th round as the 133rd overall pick of the 2017 NFL draft. He's currently one of the top kick returners in the NFL, do you know who this is?
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This Wisconsin native played for University of Wisconsin for three seasons, before deciding to declare for the 2016 draft. While he had a successful college stint, it wasn't enough to earn him much attention prior to the draft. When draft day rolled around, this player wound up going undrafted before the Cincinnati Bengals decided to pick him up in 2016. He was the only undrafted free agent to make the team's roster as he earned a spot as the team's starting kick & punt returner. Do you know who he is?
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This player played four seasons at Penn State, posting impressive stats in all four seasons with the famed program. His sophomore season saw him make 17 field goals for his highest collegiate percentage of 77%. After going undrafted he was picked up as a practice squad member, bouncing around teams until finding a home with the Chicago Bears, where he played for a decade. Since then he has gone on to become one of the best players at his position in NFL history.
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This Hawaii native, like Marcus Mariota, is one of the select few Pacific Islander players in the league. During his time spent playing four seasons at UCLA, he wound up becoming the first player to score over 100 points in each of his seasons. After declaring for the NFL draft after his senior year, he unfortunately went undrafted before then being scooped up post-draft by the Houston Texans, who have depended on him ever since. He currently has the most field goals made this season. Do you know his name?
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This twenty-eight year old out of Orange, California played at Stanford for three seasons after redshirting in the 2009 season. In his remaining three years on the team, he cemented himself as one of the best receivers on the team. Following his senior year, he declared for the 2013 NFL draft, where he was selected in the second round as the 35th overall pick. A 2017 Pro Bowler, this player also has won a Super Bowl. Do you know who he is?
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This twenty-three-year-old Illinois native, this player's parents both played college sports. Given that, it's no surprise that this player excelled in football, track, and basketball during high school before then playing in college for Ohio State University in college. After four seasons, he declared for the 2016 NFL draft, where he was selected as the fourth overall pick. In his rookie season he was nominated to the Pro Bowl, and was also listed as a First-Team All-Pro. Do you know who this is?
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A 28-year-old Minnesota native, this player redshirted his first season at Minnesota State Mankato University. His performance only got better from season to season as he racked up 1,100 plus receiving yards his senior year to go along with a statline high eight receiving touchdowns. Following his performance in college, he declared for the draft before going undrafted. Fortunately, his hometown team took notice of his talent in college and decided to sign him. Do you know who this player is?
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This Maryland native played college football at the University of Maryland as he posted impressive stats his rookie season. Unfortunately, in his sophomore season of college, he played in only a handful of games due to health problems. After having a successful junior season, this player wound up declaring for the draft, where he was selected in the fifth round as the 146th pick by the Minnesota Vikings in 2015. He's become a reliable receiving option, do you know his name?
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This 24-year-old Florida native split time between Oklahoma State and West Alabama in college where he specialized as a kick returner, but also played receiver. As his college stint went on, this player improved his stats following a school change. After playing in his senior year in 2015, he declared for the 2016 NFL draft, where he was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with a 5th round pick, making him the 165th pick of the draft. Do you know who he is?
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This 29-year-old California native had a successful high school life at Seaside High School before going out to Washington for his college years. He played in all four seasons during college, recording impressive stats before declaring for the 2011 NFL draft following a First-Team award season in 2010 that also saw him named to the first All-Pac 10 team the same year. In the draft he was selected in the 3rd round with the 84th overall pick. Do you know who he is?
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This 23-year-old Georgia native struggled to find a home to play college football. After starting his NCAA stint at the University of Alabama, he then switched to Hutchinson Community College to redshirt as a freshman, before then switching to the University of Tennessee to play as a redshirt sophomore and junior. After a successful junior year, he declared for the NFL draft where he was selected as the 67th overall pick in the third round. Do you know who he is?
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An Illinois native who relocated to Michigan before high school, this player wound up playing four seasons for Michigan State. After getting hurt during his freshman season, he put up impressive numbers throughout his final three seasons with the program. After his senior year he declared for the 2012 NFL draft, where he was selected as the 102nd overall pick by the Washington Redskins. After posting several seasons as a backup, he had breakout years in 2015 and 2016, before being traded. Do you know who he is?