What percentage of Canadian athletes go pro?

Answer 1

There were 7 Canadian born players in the NFL in the 2010 season. There being 32 teams in the league with 53 players on each team's active roster and practice squad, that would put the percentage at about 0.4%.

Canadian born players in the NFL in 2010 ...

1) K Shaun Suisham, Steelers - born in Wallaceburg, Ontario.

2) P Jon Ryan, Seahawks - born in Regina, Saskatchewan.

3) LB Cory Greenwood, Chiefs - born in Kingston, Ontario.

4) DB O.J. Atogwe, Rams - born in Windsor, Ontario.

5) DL Colin Cole, Seahawks - born in Toronto, Ontario.

6) DL L.P. Ladouceur, Cowboys - born in Montreal, Quebec.

7) DL Israel Idonije, Bears - born in Brandon, Manitoba.

Answer 2

19 of the 40 must be Canadian born...... Shoes

Answer 3

Not very many. To make it to the pros you need to work hard.