NHL First Round Picks
In 2005, the Pittsburgh Penguins selected "The Next One" with the first overall pick, name this player.
Sidney Crosby
In 2019 LSU was led by quarterback Joe Burrow to a national championship. His top wide receiver duo has already made a splash in the NFL. Name this duo.
Justin Jefferson and Ja'marr Chase
Jalen Hurts
Alabama
The all-time leader in being award the Hart Memorial Trophy was awarded it nine times throughout his Hall of Fame career, name that player
Wayne Gretzky
The active MLB leader in RBI has dominated the league now for 21 years, name this future hall of famer who has recorded 2150 RBIs, 300 more than any other active player.
Albert Pujols
In 2015 Connor McDavid was selected 1st overall by the Edmonton Oilers, name three players that were also selected within the top 16 picks.
Jack Eichel, Dylan Strome, Mitch Marner, Noah Hanifin, Pavel Zacha, Ivan Provorov, Zach Werenski, Timo Meier, Mikko Rantanen, Lawson Crouse, Denis Gurianov, Jakub Zboril, Jake DeBrusk, Zachary Senyshyn, Mathew Barzal
Trevor Lawrence, 2021 first overall pick, dominated the college football scene over his three years. How many Heisman Trophy's did Lawrence win?
Zero
Kirk Cousins
Michigan State
In 2009 and 2011 this two time Vezina Trophy winner also raised the Stanley Cup for his team, name this player.
Tim Thomas
The active saves leader in the MLB has been around in his career, most recently being traded at the trade deadline to a team where he is not the closer.
Craig Kimbrel
According to a Bleacher Report Article ranking the greatest number one overall picks in NHL history, Mario Lemieux, reigns at the top. Ranking 8th is this player that the North Stars selected in 1988, who would prove to be their center of the future and a NHL champion. Name this player.
Mike Modano
This player excelled in 2019 at Oklahoma State when he recorded over 2000 yards rushing in his sophomore season. Currently he finds himself in a decent position in the NFL to be RB1.
Chuba Hubbard
Aaron Rodgers
Cal
There are seven active players in the NHL that have won the Stanley Cup three times in their career, 5 forwards, one goalies, and one defensemen. Name the defensemen.
Duncan Keith
Miguel Cabrera has struck out 1925 times in 10960 career at-bats. This MLB all-star ranks 4th among active players despite only 5533 career plate appearances.
Giancarlo Stanton
Sidney Crosby was selected first overall in the 2005 Draft. Two NHL Stanley Cup Champion winning goalies were selected 21st and 72nd respectively name them.
Bobby Ryan was selected second overall by the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim in the 2005 Draft. Other big names picked in 2005 include Carey Price (5th overall), Anze Kopitar (11th overall), Marc Staal (12th overall), Tuukka Rask (21st overall), T. J. Oshie (24th overall), Kris Letang (62nd overall), and Jonathan Quick (72nd overall).
Jalen Hurts, Mac Jones, and Tua Tagovailoa all were rostered on the 2018 Alabama team. This team had six notable offensive players other than their three QBs go in the first round in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Name the six stars.
Jerry Jeudy, Josh Jacobs, Devonta Smith, Josh Jacobs, Henry Ruggs, Jaylen Waddle
Bo Jackson
Auburn
Bobby Orr won the Norris Trophy 8 times in his career, most of any defensemen. Name the player who is second all-time with 7.
Nicklas Lidstrom
Jon Lester recently recorded his 200th career win, placing him third all-time. Justin Verlander is the active leader with 226. Who finds themselves above Lester and chasing Verlander for number one with 216.
Zack Greinke
Steals and busts occur every year in any draft, but not many are like this steal that the Blackhawks found in the 10th round of the 1983 NHL draft. Don't give them too much credit as they were quick to trade him before he made 20 starts and was sent to the Sabers for a 4th round pick. Name this two time NHL champion goalie.
Dominik Hasek
Fox Sports ranked the top 10 college football players of all-time. 5 of these players played in the 21st Century. Name the five players based on their college: Auburn, USC, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida (Manziel should be in there).
Cam Newton, Reggie Bush, Vince Young, Baker Mayfield, and Tim Tebow
Dan Marino
Pitt
The 1998 first overall pick received the Maurice "Rocket" Richard trophy in 2007, when he edged out Dany Heatley by 2 goals. Heatley would get the last laugh watching this player lose in the first-round while he and the Senators made the Cup finals. Name the leagues leading goal scorer in 2007.
Vincent Lecavalier
Jacob DeGrom and Gerrit Cole are strike-out masters on the mound. Despite their skill neither finds them the active leader in SO/BB (strike-outs per walk). Name this starting pitcher who has a 5.36 SO/BB.
Chris Sale