How Much Of The NFL Is Black?
A recent study shows that the NFL is becoming more and more black.
The NFL is majority black
African Americans make up 70% of the NFL, according to a statistic from The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport. That number has held steady since 2001, when the institute began keeping track. America’s pro football league is, by far, its most diverse.
But that 70% doesn’t tell the whole story. The league’s coaching ranks are still mostly white. Among head coaches, only three are black. That number has actually decreased in recent years: In 2011, there were six black head coaches in the NFL.
There’s a similar trend in front offices. Only two of the league’s 32 general managers are black, according to the institute.
The NFL has made an effort in recent years to increase diversity among its ranks, including instituting a “Rooney Rule” that requires teams to interview at least one minority candidate for head coaching and senior operations jobs.
The NFL is becoming more black
The National Football League (NFL) is becoming more black. According to a recent study, the percentage of black players in the NFL has increased from 21 percent in 2001 to 33 percent in 2016. This trend is likely to continue, as the percentage of black college football players has increased from 16 percent in 2001 to 22 percent in 2016.
There are a number of reasons for this trend. First, the pool of black athletes to choose from is larger than it was a few decades ago. Second, there has been an increase in the number of black head coaches and general managers in the NFL. This provides role models for young black athletes and shows that it is possible to succeed in the NFL regardless of race.
The increase in the number of black players in the NFL is a positive trend that should be celebrated. Black athletes have a lot to offer the league, and their increasing presence is a sign that the NFL is becoming more inclusive.
The NFL is becoming less black
The NFL is becoming less black. In 1998, the league was 67.7 percent black. As of 2013, it was down to 61.6 percent, according to a report from Richard Lapchick at the University of Central Florida. The league is also becoming more Hispanic, Asian and Pacific Islander.
