It’s no secret that the NFL is home to some of the greatest athletes from America and around the world. And while it’s also true that African Americans make up the majority of professional football players, many people don’t know just how many actually make up the NFL. Well, it’s a lot more than you might think!
I remember when I was a kid, I’d watch NFL games on TV with my dad on Sundays. We’d marvel at the athleticism and skill of the players. But I wasn’t aware how many of them were African American. As it turns out, 70% of NFL players are African Americans!
That’s a pretty astounding statistic. You’d think with such a large percentage, there would at least be token African American players on each team, but that’s usually not the case at all. A lot of times, it’s just one or two African Americans on each team. That’s why when you see a team with a lot of African Americans, it’s a little bit of a surprise.
Still, 70% is a huge number for African American players in the league. I think it speaks to just how talented these players are and how hard they’ve worked to get to the NFL. And to think, a lot of these men are first generation NFL players. Talk about the American dream!
It’s definitely a testament to hard work because it wasn’t always that way. When the NFL first started its professional league, the vast majority of players were white. To see that now African American players make up the majority is just amazing. It really shows how far we’ve come as a country and how much progress we’ve made as a society.
So, the next time you’re watching an NFL game, remember that 70% of those players are African-American. That’s an incredible number and it’s a reflection of all the great work that these athletes have put into their craft. And despite the obstacles, they’ve proven that hard work can pay off.