Can You Name These NFL Players From an Image?

By: Gavin Thagard
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Can You Name These NFL Players From an Image?
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About This Quiz

From quarterbacks to defensive lineman, every NFL roster is filled with players, many which most people couldn't pull out of a lineup unless they were going by the player's physical size compared to the average person. There are a few stars, of course, the darlings of the league, that you might recognize, but you have to watch the games to know the average player. How well do you know the faces of NFL players? Can you name these players from an image? Here's a quiz where you can find out!

Unlike the NBA, the NFL does not strongly promote individual players. Where the NBA is all about its stars, pushing their image on television shows and advertisements across the world, the NFL attempts to be team-oriented, choosing to promote a franchise over a player. For many teams, the head coach or the owner is easier to recognize than the linebackers and offensive tackles.

Do you feel like you have a pretty good grasp of the players who fill the rosters of teams across the league? Can you identify the stars who don't really get enough credit despite their importance to the team? If you think you can, get started with this quiz and prove it!

1 Khalil_Mack
Wiki Commons by Jeffrey Beall
Traded from the Raiders to the Bears in 2018, which player is shown here?
Ameer Abdullah
Khalil Mack
Paxton Lynch
Greg Robinson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In 2018, Khalil Mack signed a contract extension with the Bears worth $141 million. The contract made him the highest paid defensive player ever.

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2 Rob_Gronkowski
Wiki Commons by Jeffrey Beall
Who is this NFL tight end?
Rob Gronkowski​
Greg Olsen
Travis Kelce
Kyle Rudolph
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Rob Gronkowski has often been criticized for his off-the-field antics. However, between the white lines, he is a force to be reckoned with because of his size and physical nature.

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3 Nick_Foles_Phil
Wiki Commons by Governor Tom Wolf
This backup quarterback led the Eagles to the Super Bowl in 2017-18. Who is he?
Dak Prescott
Russell Wilson
Matt Ryan
Nick Foles
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

After Carson Wentz went down with an ACL tear, many Eagles fans thought the season was over. Little did they know Nick Foles would step in and have one of the greatest playoff runs of any quarterback to win a Super Bowl.

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4 Richard_Sherman
Wiki Commons by Keith Allison
Once part of the Legion of Boom, who is shown here?
Earl Thomas
Kam Chancellor
Richard Sherman
Brandon Browner
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Richard Sherman was a vocal leader of the Seahawks' defense during their Super Bowl run in 2013-14. Sherman often called out opposing players but was known to criticize his own team as well.

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5 Baker_Mayfield_
Wiki Commons by Keith Allison
This quarterback was the first pick in the 2018 NFL draft. Who is he?
Russell Wilson
Dak Prescott
Andrew Luck
Baker Mayfield
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Baker Mayfield won the Heisman Trophy in his final season with the Oklahoma Sooners. He was the first walk-on player to earn the award.

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6 Antonio_Brown
Wiki Commons by Jeffrey Beall
The leader in receiving yards in 2017, which wide receiver is shown here?
Julio Jones
Antonio Brown
Odell Beckham Jr.
DeAndre Hopkins
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Wrong Answer

During the 2016-17 playoffs, Antonio Brown recorded a video of the Steelers locker room after a victory over the Chiefs. Brown was heavily criticized for the video, which included head coach Mike Tomlin talking about the next game against the Patriots.

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7 Aaron_Donald
Wiki Commons by Atlanta Falcons
This defensive tackle has been unblockable for the Rams. Who is he?
J.J. Watt
Terrell Suggs
Aaron Donald
Julius Peppers
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Wrong Answer

Since joining the NFL in 2014, Aaron Donald has earned numerous awards for his play. He was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2014 and named the AP Defensive Player of the Year in 2017.

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8 Luke Kuechly
Wiki Commons by Tammy Anthony Baker, Photographer
Drafted out of Boston College, who is shown below?
Luke Kuechly
James Harrison
Michael Thomas
Jameis Winston
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Wrong Answer

Luke Kuechly has anchored the Carolina defense for years. During the 2015-16 season, he helped lead the team to the Super Bowl, though they lost to the Broncos.

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9 Aaron_Rodgers
Wiki Commons by Mike Morbeck
This quarterback took over for Brett Favre in Green Bay. Who is he?
Aaron Rodgers
Tom Brady
Andrew Luck
Kirk Cousins
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Wrong Answer

Aaron Rodgers is an exceptional talent with both in-the-pocket presence and a rocket for an arm. He has earned two NFL MVP awards and won the Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl XLV.

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10 Odell_Beckham
Wiki Commons by Erik Drost
Known as a passionate player, which wide receiver is this?
DeAndre Hopkins
Keenan Allen
Odell Beckham Jr.
Davante Adams
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In 2018, Odell Beckham Jr. signed a contract that made him the highest paid wide receiver in the NFL. The deal is worth $95 million.

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11 Jalen Ramsey
Highlight Castle / YouTube
This player called out opposing quarterbacks across the league. Who is he?
Marcus Allen
Jalen Ramsey
Landon Collins
Justin Evans
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Jalen Ramsey played college football at Florida State where he won a national championship in 2013. He was taken as the fifth overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft.

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12 leveon bell
Le'Veon Bell / YouTube
Who is the running back holding out in Pittsburgh because they won't sign him to a long-term​ deal?
Todd Gurley
David Johnson
Ezekiel Elliot
Le'Veon Bell
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Each year, Le'Veon Bell proves he's the best running back of his generation. However, the Steelers have yet to sign him to a long-term deal, using the franchise tag on Bell in both 2017 and 2018.

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13 Adrian_Peterson
Wiki Commons by Arvee5.0
Which player almost broke the single-season rushing record in 2012?
Kareem Hunt
Adrian Peterson
Leonard Fournette
Todd Gurley
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In 2012, Adrian Peterson rushed for 2,097 yards. The record, held by Eric Dickerson, is 2,105 yards.

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14 Tom_Brady_2017
Wiki Commons by Jeffrey Beall
Who is this five-time Super Bowl champion quarterback?
Matt Ryan
Cam Newton
Tom Brady
Drew Brees
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Wrong Answer

Tom Brady has managed to extend his playing career into his early 40s. No quarterback has had success this late in his career, showing just how well Brady takes care of his body.

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15 Saquon Barkley
Le'Veon Bell / Nittany Nation
This running back was taken by the Giants in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. Who is he?
Alvin Kamara
David Johnson
Ezekiel Elliot
Saquon Barkley
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Saquon Barkley played college football at Penn State where he set several records. Surprisingly, he was taken with the second pick in the 2018 NFL draft by the New York Giants, who many thought would draft a quarterback.

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16 Todd Gurley
FOX / YouTube
The NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2017, who is shown here?
Todd Gurley
Cam Newton
Alvin Kamara
Julio Jones
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Todd Gurley's career took off his first season in the NFL. He rushed for 1,106 yards and was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

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17 Von_Miller
Wiki Commons by Jeffrey Beall
This defensive player was the MVP of Super Bowl 50. Who is he?
J.J. Watt
Cameron Heyward
Von Miller
Mike Daniels
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Von Miller had quite the performance in Super Bowl L. He finished the game with six tackles, two sacks, and forced two fumbles.

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18 Drew_Brees
Wiki Commons by US Navy
A quarterback with more 5,000-yard​ seasons than anyone else, who is shown here?
Drew Brees
Matt Ryan
Tyrod Taylor
Mark Sanchez
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Wrong Answer

Drew Brees spent his first few seasons in the NFL with the Chargers before tearing the labrum in his throwing shoulder. After the injury, the Chargers refused to commit long-term to Brees, forcing the quarterback to look elsewhere.

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19 J.J._Watt_2018
Wiki Commons by Jeffrey Beall
This player is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year. Who is he?
Akiem Hicks
Leonard Williams
Jurrell Casey
J.J. Watt
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

J.J. Watt came into the NFL and quickly made a name for himself as a disruptive force on the defensive line. However, a back injury seems to have slowed him down somewhat, though he is still a productive player.

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20 Julio_Jones
Wiki Commons by Keith Allison
Drafted out of Alabama in 2011, who is this player?
Cam Newton
Julio Jones
Leonard Fournette
David Johnson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In 2015, Julio Jones led the league in receptions and receiving yards. He finished the season with 136 receptions for 1,871 yards.

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21 Cam_newton_2016
Wiki Commons by Keith Allison
In 2011, this quarterback threw for more than 400 yards in his first NFL game. Who is he?
Matt Ryan
Carson Wentz
Jameis Winston
Cam Newton
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Cam Newton spent one year at Auburn University. That season, he won both the Heisman Trophy and the national championship.

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22 Fletcher_Cox
Wiki Commons by Jeffrey Beall
A three-time Pro Bowler at defensive tackle, who is shown here?
Chris Jones
Fletcher Cox
Ndamukong Suh
Jonathan Allen
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Drafted out of Mississippi State, Fletcher Cox came into the NFL in 2012. From 2015 through 2017, Cox was selected to three straight Pro Bowls.

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23 Joey Bosa NBC
NBC Sports / YouTube
Drafted third in the 2016 NFL draft, who is this player?
Joey Bosa
Stephon Tuitt
Brandon Williams
Mike Daniels
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Joey Bosa missed the first four games of his rookie season because of a hamstring injury. Still, he finished the season with 10.5 sacks and earned the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award.

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24 Matt_Ryan_2015_
Wiki Commons by Thomson200
This quarterback won the NFL MVP in 2016. Who is he?
Carson Wentz
Dak Prescott
Matt Ryan
Russell Wilson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

During his MVP season, Matt Ryan threw for 4,944 yards and 38 touchdowns. He also advanced to the Super Bowl, but the Falcons lost to the New England Patriots.

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25 Ezekiel_Elliott
Wiki Commons by WOSNsports
This player led the league in rushing as a rookie. Who is he?
Ezekiel Elliott
Kareem Hunt
Leonard Fournette
Alvin Kamara
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In the 2016 NFL draft, Ohio State had five players drafted in the first round. Ezekiel Elliot was one of them, drafted fourth overall.

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26 Myles_Garrett
Wiki Commons by Erik Drost
The first pick in the 2017 NFL draft, who is this player?
David Johnson
Jared Goff
Cameron Heyward
Myles Garrett
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Myles Garrett played three seasons at Texas A&M. Each year, he amassed at least 8 sacks, finishing his college career with 31 sacks.

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27 AJ_Green_2015
Wiki Commons by Erik Daniel Drost
This wide receiver has been to seven Pro Bowls. Who is he?
Davante Adams
A.J. Green
Michael Thomas
Keenan Allen
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

A.J. Green is one of the most overlooked wide receivers in the NFL. He has had at least 1,000 yards receiving every year except one when he played in only 10 games.

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28 Russell_Wilson_
Wiki Commons by Mike Morris
The passing touchdown leader in 2017, who is this player?
Dak Prescott
Carson Wentz
Russell Wilson
Jameis Winston
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

An undersized quarterback, Russell Wilson wasn't drafted until the third round. However, he has since proven that size doesn't matter, making it to four Pro Bowls and winning Super Bowl XLVIII.

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29 Dez_Bryat_2015_
Wiki Commons by Keith Allison
This receiver was released by the Cowboys in 2018. Who is he?
Davante Adams
DeAndre Hopkins
Dez Bryant
Jordy Nelson
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Dez Bryant did not really come onto the scene until his third season in the NFL. That year, he caught 92 passes for 1,382 yards.

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30 harrison smith
Minnesota Vikings / YouTube
Drafted out of Notre Dame, who is this player?
Case Keenum
Larry Fitzgerald
Doug Baldwin
Harrison Smith
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Harrison Smith led a Vikings defense in 2017 that was the best in the league. The defense finished with the fewest yards allowed per game.

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31 Marshawn_Lynch_
Wiki Commons by Stephanie Rush, Pacific Regional Medical Command Public Affairs
This two-time NFL rushing leader helped the Seahawks win a Super Bowl in 2013-14. Who is he?
Leonard Fournette
Marshawn Lynch
Dalvin Cook
Melvin Gordon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Marshawn Lynch famously ignores the media during interviews. He was heavily criticized for this during Media Day leading up to Super Bowl XLIX when he only gave scripted answers.

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32 Ben_Roethlisber
Wiki Commons by Jeffrey Beall
This quarterback has been with the Steelers since 2004. Who is he?
Ben Roethlisberger
Jameis Winston
Andrew Luck
Kirk Cousins
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Wrong Answer

Ben Roethlisberger has been with the Steelers since he was drafted by the team in 2004. He was named Offensive Rookie of the Year that season and has since gone on to win two Super Bowls.

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33 Travis_kelce_20
Wiki Commons by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. April Wickes
Not drafted until the third round in 2013, who is this tight end?
Zach Ertz
Travis Kelce
Greg Olsen
Jimmy Graham
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Wrong Answer

Travis Kelce got into trouble while playing college football at Cincinnati for partying during Bowl Week. He was almost thrown off the team but managed to earn his way back.

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34 DeAndre_Hopkins
Wiki Commons by Jeffrey Beall
A two-time Pro Bowler, who is this wide receiver?
Keenan Allen
Michael Thomas
Davante Adams
DeAndre Hopkins
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

In 2017, DeAndre Hopkins led the league in touchdown receptions. He finished the season with 13 touchdowns, the most in his career.

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35 David Johnson
NBC / YouTube
This Cardinals player missed most of the 2017 season because of an injury. Who is he?
Jimmy Graham
Jameis Winston
David Johnson
Alvin Kamara
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Wrong Answer

While playing college football at Northern Iowa, David Johnson rushed for more than 1,000 yards in three different seasons. He finished his college career with 4,682 rushing yards and 49 rushing touchdowns.

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36 Jared_Goff_2018
Wiki Commons by Jeffrey Beall
The first overall pick in the 2016 NFL draft, who is this quarterback?
Jared Goff
Andrew Luck
Kirk Cousins
Andy Dalton
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Wrong Answer

After his rookie season, Jared Goff seemed like a bust for the Rams' franchise. However, with a coaching change following that season, Goff exploded his second year in the league, passing for 3,804 yards.

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37 Devin_McCourty
Wiki Commons by Jeffrey Beall
Playing free safety for the New England Patriots, who is this player?
Mike Daniels
Devin McCourty
Akiem Hicks
Cameron Heyward
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Devin McCourty has been the starting safety for the New England Patriots since his rookie season in 2010. He has helped anchor a defense that has won two Super Bowls since he joined the team.

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38 Alvin Kamara
Dante GANG / YouTube
Drafted out of Tennessee, who is this running back?
Alvin Kamara
Leonard Fourette
Dalvin Cook
Joe Mixon
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Alvin Kamara is a dual-threat running back for the Saints. In 2017, his first season in the league, Kamara rushed for more than 700 yards and caught passes for more than 800 yards.

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39 Nate Solder ESPN
ESPN / YouTube
This offensive tackle went from protecting Tom Brady to protecting Eli Manning. Who is he?
Tyron Smith
Zack Martin
Travis Frederick
Nate Solder
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Wrong Answer

The Giants offensive line couldn't get much worse than it was in 2017. With the addition of players like Nate Solder, the team hopes to get back to running the football and protecting Eli Manning.

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40 Matt_stafford_2
Wiki Commons by A Healthier Michigan
The NFL Comeback Player of the Year in 2011, who is this player?
Kareem Hunt
Mike Daniels
Matthew Stafford
Andrew Luck
Correct Answer
Wrong Answer

Matthew Stafford is one of only a few quarterbacks to throw for more than 5,000 yards in a season. Stafford accomplished this in 2011 after coming off of a shoulder injury.

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