In 1999, Black quarterbacks made up nearly half of the QBs who were selected in the draft. Six out of 13, to be precise, including three first-rounders: Donovan McNabb, Akili Smith, and Daunte Culpepper. The spike in representation from a mere 3% in the 1971 season was visible, but the ceiling still remained until 2001. That was the year the number had risen to 35%, the same year the first black QB in Michael Vick to be drafted as the No. 1 overall pick. Sustaining a career in football long enough to reach the draft stage was never guaranteed. In
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