Independent studies have shown that an average of 10% of the NFL is LGBT. This is quite a bit higher than the U.S. population study which suggest that 3.1% of the people are LGBT. I use the term LGBT in order to represent the people in the NFL that might be bisexual vs. gay.
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There is no official statistic on the percentage of NFL players who are gay due to the personal nature of sexual orientation. However, some estimates suggest that a small percentage of NFL players may identify as gay or LGBTQ+.
Each year, thousands of college football players declare for the NFL draft. However, only a small percentage of these players are actually chosen to join an NFL team. The exact number of individuals who try out for the NFL each year can vary, but it is estimated to be in the thousands.
There is no definitive data comparing the exact percentage of gay individuals among different racial groups in America. Sexual orientation is complex and influenced by a variety of factors beyond race. It's important to avoid generalizations and assumptions about the demographics of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Approximately 4.6% of adults in California identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
As of now, the player with the highest percentage of catches in NFL history is Wes Welker, with a career catch rate of around 69%.
There is limited data on the exact percentage of gay people in America in 1950 as it was a time when homosexuality was largely stigmatized and not openly discussed. Estimates suggest it was likely much lower than current estimates due to the social and cultural climate.