Professional Football Player (NFL)
What Does A Professional Football Player (NFL) Do?
A professional football player gets paid to play football.
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How Do I Become A Professional Football Player (NFL)?
There is no set requirement for becoming a pro football player other than being very good at playing the game. Most players play football in college before going pro. Doing well in high school may increase the opportunities for playing at a particular college.
What is the Average Salary For A Professional Football Player (NFL)?
High – The sky is the limit!
Median – 2.1 million in the NFL (According to Forbes); 80,000 in the CFL (According to the Gazette Review)
Low – 365,000 for an average rookie in the NFL, but only 42,000 in the CFL (According to the Gazette Review)
What Courses Should I Take To Become A Professional Football Player (NFL)?
- Take as many college-prep courses as possible
- Math – As much as possible!
- English – As much as possible!
- Communication
What Is The Work Environment For A Professional Football Player (NFL)?
Professional football players play football in the NFL and Canadian Football League.
What Is The Future Outlook For A Professional Football Player (NFL)?
It is very difficult to enter this career field. According to the NCAA, only 1.9% of NCAA college football players will end up playing professional football. Make sure that you have a back up plan!
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Explore Careers, Labour Market Information, Government of Canada