When Mecole Hardman removes his shirt, he reveals a map of black history.

The new Jets wide receiver has a giant tattoo on his back that features the faces of significant black figures in American history and pop culture.

Hardman, 25, also has tattoos on his legs, arms and chest.

When deciding what to get on his back, he came up with the idea of paying tribute to those who paved the way for him and other black Americans.