In Puerto Rico, American football has maintained a small but passionate following, driven largely by the island’s cultural and athletic connection to the United States. While basketball and baseball dominate the local sports landscape, American football is steadily gaining traction through youth initiatives, flag football leagues, and college-level programs. The influence of televised NFL games and social media has helped cultivate a new generation of fans and aspiring players who identify with both Puerto Rican and U.S. sporting traditions.