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There is a high diversity ratio of players in the NFL compared to the other leagues in the United States of America. Despite the diversity of players in the NFL, the equal representation of each group is a different matter of concern. 

The majority of NFL players are of black or white origins while the remainder of the groups in the country are unequally represented in the league. 

The results of research conducted in 2017 showed that 17.3 percent of the entire population of the United States is Latino, but only two percent of the total NFL players are of Latino origins.

According to an article published by Desert Sun in 2015, out of the total number of NFL players, only 1.53 percent are Latinos. Despite the increase in the total number of NFL players by comparing the data from 2015 and comparing it to the 2017 data, the Latino community is still overlooked.

Football is a sport favored by almost everybody. It is commonly played in schools. It is also played in communities with significant numbers of Latinos.

According to the article published by Desert Sun, the NFL is showing the public their support for Latino and Hispanic football players, but the insufficiency of the Latino NFL players is something that they need to contemplate.

A probable reason for the imbalance of the ratio of Latino NFL players to the total number of NFL players is the failure of schools to accept Latino and Hispanic students during their search for students with the potentials to join their college's sports teams. 

The NFL is limited to choose by the players NCAA offers them. NFL only chooses players who had been in the sports team of their respective schools. This limits their opportunities in acquiring a diverse pool of players when some of those who have the potential to join the NFL was not accepted in any school in the US, to begin with. 

A part of the website of the NFL shows a tribute to their players of Hispanic origin throughout history. Some of the Latino NFL players who were featured on their website were Tony Romo, Victor Cruz, and Mark Sanchez. 

The names enumerated in the websites show a relevant number of Latino NFL players, but most of them have already retired.

Every year the NFL dedicates a month for celebrating Hispanic Heritage. Regardless of these efforts of the NFL to showcase their respect and support for the Latino community in the country, the total NFL players still lack a fair number of Latino players even if it is one of the biggest minority groups in the United States.

The exact information of the current Latino players of the NFL is difficult to research. 

An estimated 1 out of 50 NFL players is Latinos. These statistics show the huge imbalance of the representation of the minority group in the NFL.

It's safe to say that the Hispanic stars of the NFL are just that; stars. Memorable Hispanic players are Tony Gonzalez, Jeff Garcia, and Head Coach Jake Del Rio to name a few. Kiko Alonso and Alejandro Villanueva of Latino origins are also two of the most praised players in the NFL.