The celebration of Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month often comes with a focus on baseball, but there’s a new era of NFL stars that are breaking down barriers — including New England Patriots rookie Christian Gonzalez.
The NFL has seen an influx of talented Latin players in recent seasons, which is a welcomed change considering the underrepresentation the league has ignored since its inception. In 2022, the NFL reported that 20 players identified as Latino, which an increase of 66% percent from the season prior but still accounts for less than 1% of the league’s total population.