Black NFL Pioneers
Notable figures in Black NFL history
Notable figures in Black NFL history
Both the Forum and the Summit brought together several African American personnel from different franchises and college programs to give them resources to help them secure high-profile positions in the NFL.
Although many Black athletes earn an opportunity to play in the NFL, there are certain barriers only a few have been able to break.
Notes, quotes and things picked up on the run from coast-to-coast and all the stops in between and beyond.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton rose to the NFL spotlight when he led his team to an electric 15-1 season and to Super Bowl 50. The 2010 Heisman Trophy winner completed 296 passes, 35 of them being touchdown passes, according to ESPN. Newton also ran the ball a total of 636 yards. Scrambling resulted in a career high of 56 first downs and 10 touchdowns this season, according to ESPN. The Panthers lead the NFL with 771 net total yards, averaging 237.5 passing yards per game. Carolina also leads in rushing yards with 296 yards with 148 yards per game,