How Many Black Quarterbacks Are in the NFL?

The number of black quarterbacks in the NFL has been on the rise in recent years. Here’s a look at how many there are currently.

The History of Black Quarterbacks in the NFL

There have been many great black quarterbacks in the NFL. The first black quarterback in the NFL was Marlin Briscoe. He played for the Denver Broncos in 1968. He was followed by James Harris, who played for the Buffalo Bills from 1969 to 1971.

The first black quarterback in the NFL

The first black quarterback in the NFL was George Taliaferro. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the 1949 NFL Draft. Taliaferro played collegiately at Indiana University, where he was a three-time All-American. He played for the Bears from 1949 to 1951, and then for the New York Yanks/Dallas Texans from 1952 to 1953. Taliaferro was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1981.

The number of black quarterbacks in the NFL today

Black quarterbacks have existed in the National Football League (NFL) since the league’s inception in 1920, but their number has been low. In the early years of the NFL, most black players were relegated to playing only on defense or special teams because of a professional footballColor barriers were not broken until 1946, when Kenny Washington of the Los Angeles Rams became the first black player in the NFL in the modern era. In 1948, Marion Motley and Bill Willis joined Washington as the league’s second and third black players. They were both rookies, like Washington, and all three played for teams in the West Coast. Motley and Willis played for the Cleveland Browns of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC), which began operations in 1946. Prior to their arrival, there had been no black players in professional football in Ohio.

The number of black quarterbacks increased slightly in 1951 with the arrival of Willie Thrower of the Chicago Bears and Gary Woodsonof

the San Francisco 49ers. Thrower became the NFL’s first black quarterback when he started one game for the Bears that season. Woodson was later traded to the New York Yankees where he didn’t see any playing time at quarterback.

In 1953, Chuck Cooper became the first black player drafted by an NFL team when he was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The next year, Ray Pollard joined Cooper as the second black player on the Steelers roster. Neither Cooper nor Pollard saw significant playing time at quarterback during their careers.
In 1955, Jack Jacobs became just sixth black player drafted by an NFL team when he was selected by Green Bay Packers but did not play quarterback

The Success of Black Quarterbacks in the NFL

Since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970, there have been a total of 45 black quarterbacks who have started at least one game in the NFL (“Black Quarterbacks”). Out of those 45, there have been eight that have been to a Super Bowl, and three of them have won a Super Bowl. In recent years, the number of black quarterbacks has been on the rise.

The percentage of black quarterbacks in the NFL who are successful

historically, black quarterbacks have been underrepresented in the NFL. In the 2017 season, only about 6 percent of NFL quarterbacks were black. This number has slowly been increasing over the past few years, but it’s still far below the percentage of black players in the league overall, which is about 70 percent.

So why are there so few successful black quarterbacks in the NFL? There are a number of factors that play into this, including racism, stereotypes, and a lack of opportunities.

One reason for the lack of successful black quarterbacks in the NFL is racism. There have been numerous studies that have shown that white coaches are more likely to start white quarterbacks over black quarterbacks, even if the black quarterback is more talented. This is likely because of implicit bias, or the subconscious belief that white people are superior to black people. This bias can often lead to decisions that discriminate against black people, even if those decisions are not made consciously or intentionally.

Another reason for the lack of successful black quarterbacks in the NFL is stereotypes. There are a number of negative stereotypes about black people that can affect how they are perceived by others. For example, one common stereotype is that black people are not as intelligent as white people. This stereotype can lead coaches and other decision-makers to believe that black quarterbacks are not as capable as their white counterparts, and as a result, they may be less likely to give them opportunities to succeed.

Finally, another reason for the lack of successful black quarterbacks in the NFL is a lack of opportunities. One way that this manifests itself is through something called “the Rooney Rule.” This rule requires teams to interview at least one minority candidate for head coaching and senior football operations positions. However, there is no similar rule for quarterback positions, which means thatblack quarterbacks may be less likely to get hired as coaches or personnel executives later on in their careers. This can limit their opportunities to improve their team’s rosters or Xs and Os, which can make it difficult for them to have success as a head coach or coordinator.

The number of black quarterbacks in the NFL who have won a Super Bowl

Since the NFL’s inception in 1920, there have been a total of 32 black quarterbacks who have played in at least one regular season game. Of those 32, only eight have gone on to win a Super Bowl championship.

That means that black quarterbacks make up just 25 percent of all Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks, despite comprising roughly 80 percent of all NFL quarterbacks.

The eight black quarterbacks to win a Super Bowl are: Doug Williams (Washington Redskins, Super Bowl XXII), Randall Cunningham (Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl XXXIX), Warren Moon (Houston Oilers, Super Bowl XXXII), Steve McNair (Tennessee Titans, Super Bowl XXXIV), Donovan McNabb (Philadelphia Eagles, Super Bowl XLII), Vince Young (Tennessee Titans, Super Bowl XLI), Russell Wilson (Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl XLVIII) and Colin Kaepernick (San Francisco 49ers, Super Bowl XLVII).

The Future of Black Quarterbacks in the NFL

The NFL has been struggling with the issue of lack of diversity for years now. The league is predominately made up of black players, but the majority of those players are in positions such as wide receiver or running back. This leaves a small pool of black quarterbacks to choose from. The future of black quarterbacks in the NFL is looking bleak.

The number of black quarterbacks who will be in the NFL in the future

The number of black quarterbacks in the NFL has been on the rise in recent years. In 2016, there were 7 black quarterbacks who started at least one game, and that number increased to 9 in 2017.

However, it is worth noting that the overall percentage of black quarterbacks in the NFL is still quite low. In 2017, only about 4% of all NFL quarterbacks were black.

So what does the future hold for black quarterbacks in the NFL? It is hard to say for sure, but it does seem likely that the number of black quarterbacks in the league will continue to increase in the years to come.

The percentage of black quarterbacks who will be successful in the future

Although the number of black quarterbacks in the NFL has increased in recent years, their percentage of successful quarterbacks has remained relatively low. In fact, out of the 32 starting quarterbacks in the NFL during the 2016 season, only 6 were black. This means that black quarterbacks make up only 18.75% of starting quarterbacks in the NFL, a number that has not changed much in recent years.

So what does this mean for the future of black quarterbacks in the NFL? Unfortunately, it is difficult to say. Some experts believe that the low percentage of successful black quarterbacks is due to a lack of opportunities, as they are often overshadowed by white quarterbacks and not given as much chance to prove themselves. Others believe that the problem lies within the black community itself, as many young black athletes are not encouraged to pursue quarterbacking positions due to negative stereotypes.

Whatever the reason may be, it is clear that more needs to be done in order to increase the percentage of successful black quarterbacks in the NFL. Only time will tell if this goal is achievable.