Who Is the Tallest QB in NFL History?

The tallest quarterback in NFL history is 6’7″ tall. That’s pretty tall! But there have been some even taller quarterbacks.

Introduction

Quarterbacks come in all shapes and sizes, but who is the tallest of them all?

In the NFL, there have been many great quarterbacks who have risen to the top of their game. Some of these quarterbacks are known for their immense size, while others are remembered for their great skill and athleticism.

So, who is the tallest quarterback in NFL history? Read on to find out!

At 6’7”, Brock Osweiler is tied for the tallest quarterback in NFL history. Osweiler was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played four seasons with the Broncos, winning a Super Bowl ring in 2016. Osweiler then spent time with the Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns before returning to Denver in 2019.

Standing at 6’5”, Dan McGwire is tied with Osweiler as the tallest quarterback in NFL history. McGwire was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 1991 and spent three seasons with the team. He appeared in just four games during his career, completing 27 of 48 passes for 310 yards and one touchdown. McGwire’s last season was in 1993.

At 6’4”, Josh Freeman is tied for third-tallest quarterback in NFL history. Freeman was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2009 and became the team’s starting quarterback midway through his rookie season. He went on to spend five seasons with Tampa Bay, throwing for over 10,000 yards and 80 touchdowns during his time with the team. Freeman also spent time with the Minnesota Vikings, Miami Dolphins, and Indianapolis Colts before retiring from football in 2017.

The Tallest Quarterbacks in NFL History

There have been many tall quarterbacks throughout NFL history, but who is the tallest of them all? Let’s take a look at the top five tallest quarterbacks in NFL history.

Dan McGwire

At 6-foot-8, Dan McGwire is the tallest quarterback in NFL history. The first-round draft pick played only two seasons in the league, starting four games for the Seattle Seahawks in 1991 and one game for the Miami Dolphins in 1992. He completed 115 of 235 passes for 1,054 yards and five touchdowns in his career.

Josh Freeman

Joshua BC Freeman (born January 13, 1987) is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State, and was the Wildcats’ starting quarterback for most of his junior and senior years.

Logan Thomas

The tallest quarterback in NFL history is 6’6” Logan Thomas of the Buffalo Bills. Thomas played college football at Virginia Tech, where he was a tight end before being converted to quarterback. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 4th round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Thomas has also played for the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.

The Tallest Active Quarterbacks in the NFL

As of the 2020 NFL season, there are only four quarterbacks who are 6’6″ or taller. These are the tallest signal callers currently playing in the league.

Brock Osweiler

Brock Osweiler is an active NFL quarterback who is also the tallest quarterback in NFL history. At 6’8″, he is two inches taller than the next tallest QB, 6’6″ Dan McGwire. He was drafted in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.

Joe Flacco

At 6’6”, Joe Flacco is not only the tallest active quarterback in the NFL, but he also holds the distinction of being the tallest quarterback in NFL history. Flacco played college football at the University of Pittsburgh before being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2008. He has been the Ravens’ starting quarterback ever since, leading the team to a Super Bowl victory in 2012.

Tom Brady

Tom Brady, the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots, is one of the tallest quarterbacks in NFL history. He is 6’4″, making him taller than the average NFL quarterback, which is 6’2″. Brady has played in the NFL for 19 seasons and has won six Super Bowls, more than any other quarterback in NFL history.

The Tallest Quarterbacks of All Time

Quarterbacks are typically among the taller players on the field, but some have stood out throughout NFL history for their towering heights. Here is a look at the tallest quarterbacks to ever play in the NFL, listed in order from tallest to shortest.

Jared Goff

At 6 feet 4 inches, Jared Goff is taller than the average NFL quarterback, but he’s far from the tallest QB in NFL history. In fact, he’s not even close. With an impressive height of 6 feet 10 inches, Dan McGwire holds the title of tallest QB ever to play in the NFL.

Interestingly, McGwire is also the brother of Baseball Hall of Famer Mark McGwire. Dan McGwire only played in two NFL games, both for the Seattle Seahawks in 1991. He completed just 11 of 31 pass attempts for a total of 174 yards and one touchdown.

Carson Wentz

Carson Wentz, who is 6’5”, was the tallest quarterback in the NFL draft when he was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in 2016. He is currently tied with Brock Osweiler as the tallest QB in the league.

The 6’7” Osweiler was drafted in 2012 by the Denver Broncos and spent four seasons with them before signing with the Houston Texans in 2016. He started 14 games for the Texans that year but was traded to the Browns in 2017. He is currently a free agent.

The 6’6” Flynn was drafted by the Packers in 2008 and played six seasons with Green Bay, throwing for 3,146 yards and 31 touchdowns in 2011. He briefly played for the Seahawks and Raiders before retiring in 2017.

Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott, who stands at 6’2”, is the tallest quarterback in NFL history. He is also the heaviest quarterback in NFL history, weighing in at 235 pounds. Prescott was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft. He became the Cowboys’ starting quarterback after Tony Romo was injured in a preseason game. In his rookie season, Prescott led the Cowboys to an NFC-best 13–3 record and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.