Because black people are really strong, muscular, and motivated. Also, African Americans are very strict and stern and they dont let people push them around so they stand up for themselves and their team by being a defensive player.
As of the 2023 NFL season, there are over 50 players from Big 12 schools on NFL rosters, but the exact number of defensive players can fluctuate due to trades, injuries, and roster changes. Typically, a significant portion of these players are on the defensive side, including linebackers and defensive backs from programs like Oklahoma, Texas, and Iowa State. For the most accurate count, it's best to check the latest rosters or NFL statistics.
Defensive linemen
ACC
This statistic is not kept by the NFL.
why are there two different set of rules in the NFL? when is concerns black players and non-black players example; Rothisburger vs. Vick.
The heaviest players on an NFL team almost all play on the offensive and defensive lines. For most teams it is a defensive tackle.
Yannick Ngakoue, #91, Defensive End for the Baltimore Ravens.
Yes, but only the QB on offense, and the defensive captain, which is typically the middle linebacker.
Lawyrence Taylor (retired) is the best defensive tackle in the NFL.
Baltimore Ravens players Joe Flacco and Ray Lewis both won MVP honors for their roles in Super Bowl XLVII and XXXV, respectively.
1971, Alan Page, DT, Minnesota Vikings and 1986, Lawrence Taylor, LB, New York Giants.
On September 8, 2002 the Houston Texans played against the Dallas Cowboys with a roster containing black players. The Texans being the last team the enter the NFL makes them the last to play Blacks.