What percentage of NFL players have a criminal record?

8,454 different athletes played in the NFL between 2000 and 2014, according to the NFL Players Association, and 574 players (6.8 percent) were arrested during that period, according to a CNS analysis of a database of NFL arrests maintained by USA Today (Read USA Today’s disclosure on limitations of the data).

Which NFL team has the most players with criminal records?

Number of Arrests: 34 The Minnesota Vikings own the record for most arrests since 2001 in the NFL.

Who is the most controversial NFL player?

Five Most Controversial Players in NFL History

• Randy Moss. Moss has been dubbed one of the most dominant wide receivers in the league at one point, but that didn’t stop him from causing a whole load of controversy.
• Michael Vick.
• Lawrence Taylor.
• OJ Simpson.
• Rae Carruth.

Can you play in the NFL with a criminal record?

According to a memo obtained by NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport, if a background check reveals misdemeanor/felony convictions related to violence, domestic violence, use of a weapon or sexual offense and/or sexual assault, that prospect won’t be permitted to partake in the combine.

Who is the most hated quarterback in the NFL right now?

GREEN BAY, Wis. – For NFL fans, it’s a love-hate relationship with Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. Brady is the most-hated player in 36 states, according to BetOnline.

Does the NFL do background checks?

Last year they performed background checks on draftees. Every player that wants to participate in the combine must give the NFL authorization to do a background check. If that check turns up any felony or misdemeanor convictions, the player will be banned from the event.

How many players are in the NFL?

1,696 players
A total of 1,696 players make up the NFL’s active rosters.

What percentage of NFL fans are white?

Level of interest in NFL in the United States as of September 2021, by ethnicity