How Old Is The Youngest NFL Player?

How old is the youngest NFL player? This is a question that many people have, and it is a good one. The answer may surprise you.

Introduction

As of the 2019 NFL season, the average age of all NFL players is 26.8 years old. However, there is a wide range in ages among different players and positions. The youngest player in the NFL is Bengals wide receiver John Ross, who is just 22 years old. On the other end of the spectrum, the oldest player in the NFL is Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who is 41 years old.

The Youngest NFL Players by Position

The NFL has seen a lot of young talent over the years. The average age of an NFL player is 26.8 years old, but there have been a few players that have entered the league at a much younger age. Here is a list of the youngest NFL players by position.

quarterbacks

In order to be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be out of high school for at least three years. That means that the youngest player in the NFL is 21 years old, and that’s only if they declare early for the draft. The average age of an NFL player is 26.8 years old.

The NFL has seen some young guns come through its ranks over the years, with some quarterbacks throwing touchdown passes before they could legally drink alcohol. Here are the youngest quarterbacks to ever play in an NFL game.

Player | Age when drafted | Year drafted
Andy Kelly | 21 years, 11 months | 1987
Todd Marinovich | 21 years, 11 months | 1991
David Carr | 22 years, 0 months | 2002
Josh Freeman | 22 years, 1 month | 2009

running backs

The average NFL career is just 3.3 years, according to a recent study, which means that most players don’t stick around long enough to collect their big paydays. In fact, the median career length for an NFL player is just 2.66 years. So when a player does manage to stick around for a while, it’s pretty remarkable.

That’s why we decided to take a look at the youngest player at each position in the NFL. These are the guys who are just getting started in their careers and who have the potential to become stars in the league. Some of them are already well on their way, while others are still trying to find their footing.

Quarterbacks:
Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans – 23 years old
Running Backs:
Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys – 23 years old
Wide Receivers:
Mike Williams, Los Angeles Chargers – 23 years old
Tight Ends:
Evan Engram, New York Giants – 24 years old
Offensive Linemen:
Garrett Bolles, Denver Broncos – 24 years old
Defensive Linemen:
Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns – 22 years old
Linebackers:
Reuben Foster, San Francisco 49ers – 23 years old
Defensive Backs:

Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans Saints – 21 years old

wide receivers

The wide receiver position is one of the most important in football, and it is also one of the most difficult to play. Wide receivers must have speed, agility, and strength to be successful at the NFL level.

The average age of NFL wide receivers is 26.6 years old. The youngest wide receiver in the NFL is Houston Texans’ DeAndre Hopkins, who is just 23 years old. The oldest wide receiver in the NFL is Arizona Cardinals’ Larry Fitzgerald, who is 33 years old.

There are a few notable young wide receivers in the NFL who are having success early in their careers. Seattle Seahawks’ Doug Baldwin is just 26 years old and he has already established himself as one of the best wide receivers in the league. Chicago Bears’ Alshon Jeffery is also just 26 years old and he is one of the most talented young wide receivers in the NFL.

tight ends

The tight end position is one of the most important in football, and it takes a certain type of player to be successful at it. They need to be big enough to block, but also fast and agile enough to catch passes.

The average NFL tight end is 26.8 years old, but there are always a few young players who manage to make an impact despite their age. Here are the five youngest NFL tight ends as of the 2019 season.

1. Mike Gesicki – 22 years old
2. Mark Andrews – 23 years old
3. Chris Herndon – 23 years old
4. Ian Thomas – 23 years old
5. Will Dissly – 24 years old

offensive linemen

The average age of NFL players by position varies widely, with quarterbacks and kickers typically being the oldest players on the field and offensive and defensive linemen typically being the youngest. The following is a list of the youngest NFL players by position as of the 2019 season:

Offensive linemen: Garett Bolles, Denver Broncos – 24 years old
Defensive linemen: Joey Bosa, Los Angeles Chargers – 23 years old
Linebackers: Reuben Foster, San Francisco 49ers – 24 years old
Defensive backs: Marcus Peters, Los Angeles Rams – 26 years old
Quarterbacks: Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns – 24 years old
Running backs: Saquon Barkley, New York Giants – 22 years old
Wide receivers: Calvin Ridley, Atlanta Falcons – 23 years old
Tight ends: Dallas Goedert, Philadelphia Eagles – 23 years old
Kickers/punters: Eddy Pineiro, Chicago Bears – 24 years old

defensive linemen

The average minimum age of NFL players by position is as follows: quarterbacks and running backs – 21 years old, wide receivers and tight ends – 22 years old, offensive linemen – 23 years old, defensive linemen – 24 years old, linebackers – 25 years old, defensive backs – 26 years old.

The 2020 NFL Draft class features many young prospects who have the potential to develop into NFL stars. Here is a look at the defensive linemen who are eligible for the 2020 NFL Draft.

-A.J. Epenesa, Iowa (20 years old)
-Chase Young, Ohio State (21 years old)
-Derrick Brown, Auburn (22 years old)
– Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina (22 years old)

linebackers

The average age of NFL linebackers is 26.6 years old. The oldest linebacker in the NFL is Denver Broncos’ Von Miller, who is 31 years old. The youngest linebacker in the NFL is Cleveland Browns’ Mack Wilson, who is 21 years old.

defensive backs

The average NFL player is 27 years old, but the league is always seeing young, up-and-coming talent break into the ranks. Here are the youngest NFL players by position, as of the 2019 season.

Defensive backs: Minkah Fitzpatrick, 22
Fitzpatrick was the 11th overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. He played college football at Alabama, where he was a two-time consensus All-American and helped the Crimson Tide win a national championship in 2017. Fitzpatrick was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 2019 season.

Running backs: Saquon Barkley, 22
Barkley was the second overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. He played college football at Penn State, where he was a two-time consensus All-American and helped the Nittany Lions win a Big Ten Championship in 2016. Barkley was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2018.

Linebackers: Darius Leonard, 23
Leonard was a second-round pick (36th overall) in the 2018 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He played college football at South Carolina State, where he was a two-time MEAC Defensive Player of the Year. Leonard was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2018.

The Youngest NFL Players of All Time

The National Football League is a professional American football league consisting of 32 teams, divided equally between the National Football Conference and the American Football Conference. The NFL is one of the four major professional sports leagues in North America, and the highest professional level of American football in the world.

The NFL was formed in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association before renaming itself the National Football League for the 1922 season. The youngest player in NFL history is J.J. Watt, who was born on March 22, 1989. He played his first NFL game on September 11, 2011, when he was 22 years old.

Conclusion

To play in the NFL, a player must be at least 3 years removed from high school. This means that the youngest players in the NFL are typically 21 or 22 years old. There have been some exceptional players who have been able to play in the NFL at a younger age, but they are very rare. The vast majority of players in the NFL are between the ages of 24 and 28.