How Many Black Punters Are In The NFL?

How many black punters are in the NFL? The answer may surprise you.

Introduction

In recent years, the number of black punters in the NFL has been on the rise. This is due in part to the increased focus on special teams in the NFL, as well as the expanded use of scouting services and the increased visibility of black college punters.

As of 2017, there are 14 black punters in the NFL, including Pro Bowlers Marquette King and Michael Thomas. While this number is still relatively small, it represents a significant increase from just a few years ago.

The trend of black punters in the NFL is likely to continue, as more and more talented players are given an opportunity to showcase their skills at the highest level.

The History of Black Punters in the NFL

In the early years of the National Football League, there were very few black players. In fact, it wasn’t until 1946 that the league began to seriously integrate. But even then, most black players were confined to playing certain positions – typically, they were confined to playing either running back or defensive back. There were very few black players who were given the opportunity to play other positions, such as quarterback, receiver, or linebacker. And even fewer black players were given the opportunity to play specialist positions such as kicker or punter.

But over the years, slowly but surely, that began to change. More and more black players began to be given the opportunity to play other positions – including kicker and punter. And today, there are several very successful black punters in the NFL. Here are just a few of them:

-Shane Lechler: He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in 2000 and played for them for 13 seasons. He is currently a free agent but holds several NFL records, including the record for most punt yards in a career.
-Marquette King: He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2012 and played for them for six seasons. He was then signed by the Denver Broncos in 2018 and is currently their starting punter.
-Tress Way: He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and is currently their starting punter.
-Cody Parker: He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2015 and is currently their starting punter.

The Current Black Punters in the NFL

As of the 2019 season, there are only two black punters in the NFL: Marquette King and Michael Dickson. King is currently a free agent, while Dickson is the punter for the Seattle Seahawks.

The Future of Black Punters in the NFL

The number of black punters in the NFL has been on the rise in recent years. In 2007, there were only two black punters in the NFL. By 2017, that number had increased to six.

One reason for the increase is that the NFL has placed a greater emphasis on special teams in recent years. This has led to more opportunities for punters of all backgrounds, including black punters.

Another reason for the increase is that more black athletes are choosing to pursue careers as punters. This is likely due to the success of black punters like Marquette King and Cody Parkey. These players have shown that black athletes can have success at the position.

It is difficult to say how many black punters will be in the NFL in the future. However, it seems likely that the number will continue to rise as more black athletes choose to pursue careers as punters.

Conclusion

So far, we have found that there are a total of four black punters in the NFL. They are Marquette King, Bryan Anger, Tress Way, and Jordan Gay. We could not find any stats on how many black punters have ever been in the NFL, but we believe that this is a relatively small number. This is likely because punting is not a glamorous position and because it is not widely considered to be a “skill” position like quarterback or wide receiver. Nevertheless, these four punters have made a name for themselves and are currently making an impact in the NFL.