How Tall Is The Tallest NFL Player?

How Tall Is The Tallest NFL Player?
The tallest NFL player is currently 6’10” tall. This towering height gives these athletes an advantage on the playing field.

Introduction

At 6’10” and 345 pounds, New England Patriots offensive tackle La’el Collins is one of the biggest men in the NFL. But he’s not the tallest. That distinction belongs to Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt, who stands 6’5”.

So who are the other giants of the gridiron? Here are the 10 tallest players in the NFL, according to their official heights and weights.

The Tallest NFL Players by Position

NFL players are some of the biggest and strongest athletes in the world. They are also some of the tallest. In this article, we are going to take a look at the tallest NFL players by position. After all, size does matter in football.

Quarterbacks

The tallest quarterbacks are, by average, 6 feet 5 inches tall. The tallest to ever play the position in the NFL was Michael Jordan, who was 6 feet 7 inches tall. The shortest to play the position was Doug Flutie, who was 5 feet 10 inches tall. There have been eight quarterbacks who have been 6 feet 6 inches or taller.

Running Backs

The tallest running back in NFL history is listed as 6-foot-3, 247-pound Caleb King, who last played in 2012 for the Minnesota Vikings. On the current active NFL rosters, the tallest running backs are listed at 6-foot-2, 233 pounds (Chris Johnson, Arizona Cardinals) and 6-foot-1, 220 pounds (Arian Foster, Miami Dolphins).

Wide Receivers

There are a few players who have played the game of football at very tall heights. Most of them are either linemen or defensive players, as they tend to be the biggest guys on the field. However, there are a few wide receivers who have managed to tower over their opponents.

The tallest wide receiver in NFL history is Plaxico Burress, who is 6’5” tall. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, and New York Jets during his career. Other tall wide receivers include Randy Moss (6’4”), Terrell Owens (6’3”), and Calvin Johnson (6’5”).

Tight Ends

The tight end position in football is one that has grown in recent years, with many players now standing at 6’5” or taller. Here are some of the tallest NFL tight ends currently playing:

-Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots: 6’6”
-Jimmy Graham, Seattle Seahawks: 6’7”
-Julius Thomas, Jacksonville Jaguars: 6’6”
-Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs: 6’5”
-Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Eagles: 6’5”

Offensive Linemen

The average NFL Offensive Lineman is 6’5” and 310 pounds. However, there are always a few players who manage to tower above the rest. Here are the tallest Offensive Lineman in NFL history.

-Garett Bolles, Denver Broncos – 6’5”
-Taylor Decker, Detroit Lions – 6’7”
-Ronnie Stanley, Baltimore Ravens – 6’6”
-Tyron Smith, Dallas Cowboys – 6’5″
-Kelvin Beachum, Arizona Cardinals – 6’3″

Defensive Linemen

The tallest NFL player is 6’10” defensive lineman Richard Sligh, who played for the Oakland Raiders. He is followed closely by 6’9″ defensive lineman Ed “Too Tall” Jones, who also played for the Raiders. 6’8″ defensive lineman Dan408 Skuta is the third tallest NFL player.

Linebackers

The average NFL player is 6 feet 2 inches tall, but some players are taller or shorter than average. The tallest NFL player is Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive lineman Michael Oher, who is 6 feet 9 inches tall. The shortest NFL player is Houston Texans wide receiver Trindon Holliday, who is 5 feet 5 inches tall.

Here is a list of the tallest NFL players by position:

Offensive linemen: Michael Oher (6 feet 9 inches)

Defensive linemen: Julius Peppers (6 feet 7 inches)

Linebackers: Brian Cushing (6 feet 3 inches)

Defensive backs: Richard Sherman (6 feet 3 inches)

Defensive Backs

At 6’3”, Richard Sherman of the Seattle Seahawks is the tallest cornerback currently playing in the NFL. He’s followed closely by some other well-known names like Logan Ryan (6’1”), Jason Verrett (5’10”), and Xavier Rhodes (6’1”).

But it’s not just cornerbacks who are tall in today’s NFL. Safeties have also grown in recent years and there are now a number of players who stand 6’2” or taller, including Earl Thomas (6’3”), T.J. Ward (5’11″), Devin McCourty (5’10”), and Darian Stewart (5’11”).

So if you’re looking for the tallest defensive backs in the NFL, you’ll find them at both cornerback and safety. And with so many tall players in both positions, it’s clear that height is no longer a barrier to success in the NFL secondary.

The Tallest NFL Player of All Time

The tallest NFL player of all time is Morris “Red” Badgro, who played for the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1927 to 1935. Badgro was 6 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 250 pounds.

Conclusion

At 6’10”, Houston Texans offensive tackle David Quessenberry is the tallest player in the NFL. He’s also the heaviest player in the league, weighing in at 320 pounds.