Can You Identify All of These NFL Stars From the 2010s?

By: Gavin Thagard
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Can You Identify All of These NFL Stars From the 2010s?
Image: WikiCommons by Keith Allison

About This Quiz

The 2010s were certainly an exciting time for fans of the NFL, especially for those who enjoy star-studded talent - there were rosters filled with elite players at each position throughout the entire decade. Whether it was the New England Patriots, who captured three more titles, or the Seattle Seahawks, who were virtually a lock for the playoffs each year, the 2010s were not short on stars.

Some of these stars were just beginning their careers when the 2010s began, while others ensured their place in the Hall of Fame as they tried to win that elusive championship they had been craving. There was one quarterback in New Orleans who broke just about every passing record imaginable and a pass rusher in Houston who racked up sacks at an insane pace. All of these players combined together to make the 2010s one of the most historic eras in the game's history.

Are you prepared to identify all of the stars who defined the 2010s with their play on the field? From record setters to models of consistency, this quiz covers them all. If you think you have the knowledge to name them, prove it to everyone and show off your star-level intellect by acing this quiz.

Adrian Peterson
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This running back carried the Minnesota Vikings for the first half of the 2010s. Who is he?
Marshawn Lynch
LeSean McCoy
Adrian Peterson
Frank Gore
Tom Brady
WikiCommons by Jeffrey Beall
No quarterback was more synonymous with the NFL in the 2010s than which star, shown here?
Tom Brady
Aaron Rodgers
Eli Manning
Peyton Manning
J.J. Watt
WikiCommons by Denverjeffrey
Three Defensive Player of the Year awards will certainly make you one of the best players of the decade. What's the name of this defender who accomplished that?
Von Miller
J.J. Watt
Luke Kuechly
Bobby Wagner

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Aaron Donald
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Can you identify this defensive lineman who could singlehandedly change a game?
Geno Atkins
Haloti Ngata
Fletcher Cox
Aaron Donald
Julio Jones
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Do you recognize this deep-threat receiver who can blow the roof off a defense on any given play?
Antonio Brown
Julio Jones
Odell Beckham Jr.
A.J. Green
Rob Gronkowski
WikiCommons by Jeffrey Beall
A tight end who was virtually unstoppable in his prime, who is this?
Travis Kelce
Antonio Gates
Jimmy Graham
Rob Gronkowski

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Joe Thomas
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Are you familiar with this offensive lineman who never had much team success, despite making 10 Pro Bowls?
Tyron Smith
Zach Martin
Joe Thomas
Marshal Yanda
Von Miller
WikiCommons by Jeffrey Beall
How well do you know this edge rusher who constantly put pressure on quarterbacks throughout the decade?
Von Miller
Julius Peppers
Calais Campbell
Cameron Jordan
Bobby Wagner
WikiCommons by Keith Allison
The Seattle Seahawks were able to put together some dominant defenses, thanks to players like which one depicted here?
Chandler Jones
Clay Matthews
Bobby Wagner
Ryan Kerrigan

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Patrick Peterson
WikiCommons by Keith Allison
A corner who no quarterback wanted to face, is this a star you're familiar with?
Richard Sherman
Patrick Peterson
Darrelle Revis
Chris Harris
Earl Thomas
WikiCommons by Jeffrey Beall
Did you have the chance to watch this safety who always brought the boom when he came in for a tackle?
Kam Chancellor
Eric Berry
Eric Reid
Earl Thomas
Justin Tucker
NFL
Select the name of this kicker who made field goals look easy throughout the 2010s?
Justin Tucker
Adam Vinatieri
Robbie Gould
Matt Prater

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Aaron Rodgers
WikiCommons by Keith Allison
What's the name of this quarterback who has two NFL MVPs over the past decade?
Peyton Manning
Russell Wilson
Ben Roethlisberger
Aaron Rodgers
Marshawn Lynch
WikiCommons by Keith Allison
This running back was so violent when he ran that he earned the nickname "Beast Mode." Who is he?
Frank Gore
Marshawn Lynch
LeSean McCoy
Matt Forte
Antonio Brown
WikiCommons by Jeffrey Beall
Few wide receivers were as consistent throughout the 2010s as which elite player shown here?
Antonio Brown
Larry Fitzgerald
Calvin Johnson
DeAndre Hopkins

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Maurkice Pouncey
NFL
Can you identify this center who helped the Pittsburgh Steelers build one of the best offensive lines in the league?
Jason Kelce
Rodney Hudson
Maurkice Pouncey
Alex Mack
Geno Atkins
WikiCommons by Jeffrey Beall
A centerpiece for the Cincinnati Bengals' defense throughout the decade, who is this?
Calais Campbell
Cameron Wake
Geno Atkins
Ndamukong Suh
Luke Kuechly
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Do you know this linebacker who was a first round pick in 2012?
Luke Kuechly
Clay Matthews
Chandler Jones
Ryan Kerrigan

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Richard Sherman
NFL
A cornerback who can back up all of his trash talk, how well do you know this NFL star?
Darrelle Revis
Aqib Talib
Chris Harris
Richard Sherman
Russell Wilson
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Are you familiar with the quarterback who was a star from the moment he entered the league in 2012?
Drew Brees
Russell Wilson
Matt Ryan
Cam Newton
Eric Berry
NFL
Injuries were the only thing that could keep which dominant safety depicted here from making an impact throughout the 2010s?
Kam Chancellor
Eric Berry
Eric Weddle
Devin McCourty

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Frank Gore
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Despite his age, this running back was the gift that kept on giving. Who is he?
LeSean McCoy
Jamaal Charles
Arian Foster
Frank Gore
Darrelle Revis
NFL
Select the name of this lockdown corner who could shut down an entire side of the field?
Darrelle Revis
Chris Harris
Stephon Gilmore
Aqib Talib
Larry Fitzgerald
WikiCommons by Keith Allison
Recognized as the consummate professional, is this a player you're familiar with?
Calvin Johnson
DeAndre Hopkins
Larry Fitzgerald
A.J. Green

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Travis Kelce
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What's the name of this tight end who really came on strong in the second half of the decade?
Antonio Gates
Jimmy Graham
Greg Olsen
Travis Kelce
Khalil Mack
WikiCommons by Jeffrey Beall
An impact player any time he's on the field, who is this?
Khalil Mack
Terrell Suggs
Cameron Wake
Julius Peppers
Ben Roethlisberger
WikiCommons by Jeffrey Beall
Did you see this quarterback play in any big games in the 2010s?
Drew Brees
Ben Roethlisberger
Philip Rivers
Matt Ryan

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DeAndre Hopkins
WikiCommons by Jeffrey Beall
Can you identify this receiver who doesn't always get the attention he deserves for his stellar play?
A.J. Green
Demaryius Thomas
DeAndre Hopkins
DeSean Jackson
Chris Harris
WikiCommons by Jeffrey Beall
How well do you know this cornerback who became a star in Denver, despite going undrafted in 2011?
Chris Harris
Aqib Talib
Stephon Gilmore
Josh Norman
Cordarrelle Patterson
WikiCommons by Jeffrey Beall
Do you recognize this player who might be the best return specialist of the decade?
Devin Hester
Cordarrelle Patterson
Marvin Hall
Julian Edelman

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LeSean McCoy
WikiCommons by Keith Allison
You'll be hard pressed to find a more elusive runner over the past decade than which player shown here?
DeMarco Murray
Matt Forte
Jamaal Charles
LeSean McCoy
Drew Brees
WikiCommons by Keith Allison
Are you familiar with this NFL star who holds several passing records?
Eli Manning
Peyton Manning
Drew Brees
Philip Rivers
Julius Peppers
NFL
This player terrorized quarterbacks for nearly two decades in the NFL. Who is he?
Calais Campbell
Cameron Wake
Julius Peppers
Cam Heyward

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Jason Witten
WikiCommons by Keith Allison
The ultimate safety net for any quarterback, is this tight end a player you're familiar with?
Greg Olsen
Vernon Davis
Dallas Clark
Jason Witten
Chandler Jones
NFL
Select the name of this linebacker who really developed into a star when he went from New England to Arizona?
Chandler Jones
DeMarcus Ware
Clay Matthews
Ryan Kerrigan
Aqib Talib
WikiCommons by Jeffrey Beall
Few cornerbacks could make their presence felt as much as which one, depicted in this image?
Josh Norman
Aqib Talib
Joe Haden
Jalen Ramsey

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Peyton Manning
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What's the name of this quarterback who is one of the best players of the decade, despite retiring in 2015?
Peyton Manning
Matt Ryan
Eli Manning
Andrew Luck
A.J. Green
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Can you identify this receiver who stuck it out through thick and thin in Cincinnati during the 2010s?
T.Y. Hilton
A.J. Green
Demaryius Thomas
Calvin Johnson
Eric Weddle
WikiCommons by Jeffrey Beall
A star safety with six Pro Bowls in the decade, who is this?
Devin McCourty
Kam Chancellor
Harrison Smith
Eric Weddle

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Cam Newton
WikiCommons by Keith Allison
How well do you know this player who was the first overall pick in 2011?
Lamar Jackson
Matt Ryan
Cam Newton
Carson Wentz