How Tall Are Tight Ends In The NFL?
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The average NFL tight end is about 6’4″, but there is a lot of variation. The tallest tight end in NFL history is 6’9″, and the shortest is 4’11”.
Introduction
In the National Football League (NFL), the tight end is a person who lines up at either end of the line of scrimmage, usually beside the tackle, and serves as a blocker, receiver, and special teams player. The tight end position is one of the most versatile in football, and there have been some very successful tight ends who have played in the NFL over the years.
There is no set height for a tight end, as they come in all shapes and sizes. Some are tall and can be used as a red-zone threat, while others are shorter and quicker, making them better suited for catching passes out of the backfield. However, most tight ends fall somewhere in between these two extremes.
The average height of a Tight End in the NFL is around 76 inches, or 6’4”. This is just an average though, and there are many players who are taller or shorter than this. For example, Rob Gronkowski, who is one of the best tight ends in the NFL, is 6’6”. On the other hand, some players like Darren Sproles are only 5’6”.
Even though there is no set height for a tight end, teams will often look for players who are around 6’4” because they have a good mix of size and speed. This allows them to be effective both as blockers and receivers. Tight ends who are shorter or taller than this can still be successful in the NFL, but they may be at a bit of a disadvantage when it comes to certain aspects of their game.
The average height of NFL tight ends
The average height of NFL tight ends is 6’5″. However, there is a wide range of heights for tight ends, with some players being much taller or shorter than the average. The tallest tight end in the NFL is Minneapolis Vikings’ Kyle Rudolph, who is 6’6″. The shortest tight end in the NFL is Houston Texans’ Jordan Thomas, who is 6’3″.
The tallest tight end in NFL history
The tallest tight end in NFL history is former New York Giant William “Bill” Sw ame , who played from 1963-1977. At 6’7″, he was one of the tallest players in the league at any position. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the Giants’ Ring of Honor in 2010.
Sw ame’s height gave him a considerable advantage over most defenders, and he used it to his advantage, catching 497 passes for 7,213 yards and 45 touchdowns in his career. He was a key member of the Giants team that won Super Bowl IX in 1974.
Today, there are several tight ends who are 6’6″ or taller, but none who match Sw ame’s height. The tallest active tight end is Baltimore Raven’s veteran Benjamin Watson, who is 6’3″.
The shortest tight end in NFL history
The shortest tight end in NFL history is listed at 5’7” and that is Darwin Killebrew who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1979-1981. As for the tallest, that would be 6’9” giant Aaron Graham who caught passes for the New Orleans Saints from 2001-2003.
How tight end height has changed over time
In the early days of the National Football League, tight ends were often among the tallest players on the field. In the NFL’s first season, for example, 22 of the league’s 36 tight ends were 6’3″ or taller. However, over time the average height of NFL tight ends has decreased.
One reason for this change is that teams have started to value speed and agility over size in their tight ends. As a result, many of the tallest players who would have been tight ends in the past are now playing other positions such as wide receiver or defensive end.
Another reason for the decrease in average tight end height is that teams are increasingly using multiple-tight end formations. In these formations, one of the tight ends is usually a shorter player who specializes in blocking, while the other is a taller player who is used as a receiver. By using two tight ends with different skill sets, teams can gain a strategic advantage over their opponents.
The average height of NFL tight ends has fluctuated over time, but it has generally been on a downward trend. In recent years, there has been a trend towards shorter, more versatile tight ends who can be used in a variety of ways on offense.
Conclusion
The average NFL tight end is about 6’5” tall. The tallest tight end in the NFL right now is Rob Gronkowski, who is 6’6”. The shortest tight end in the NFL right now is Darren Fells, who is 6’7”.
