Who Was The Shortest Quarterback In Nfl History?
Find out who was the shortest quarterback in NFL history. You may be surprised by the answer!
Doug Flutie
Doug Flutie is widely considered to be the shortest quarterback in NFL history. Listed at just 5’10”, Flutie had a successful college career at Boston College before being drafted in the 11th round of the 1985 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He would go on to play for the Buffalo Bills, San Diego Chargers, and New England Patriots during his professional career.
Russell Wilson
Russell Wilson was the shortest quarterback in NFL history, standing at just 5’11”. He played for the Seattle Seahawks from 2012 to 2020, winning the Super Bowl in 2013.
Drew Brees
Drew Brees may be one of the most well-known quarterbacks in the NFL, but he’s also one of the shortest. Standing at just 6 feet tall, Brees is far from the tallest quarterback in the league. Despite his relatively short stature, Brees has had a highly successful career, winning a Super Bowl and being named Super Bowl MVP.
Tom Brady
At 6’4”, Tom Brady is not the shortest quarterback in NFL history. In fact, he’s tied for 11th shortest quarterback to ever play in the NFL. The shortest quarterback in NFL history is Johnny Giles, who played for the New Orleans Saints in 1972 and was just 5’3” tall.
