What’s the Average Age of an NFL Football Player?
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The average age of an NFL player has been steadily increasing over the past few years. Here’s a look at the average age of NFL players by position.
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The average age of NFL players has increased in recent years
One of the most interesting changes in the NFL in recent years has been the increase in the average age of players. In 2008, the average age of an NFL player was 26.8 years old. By 2018, that number had increased to 28.1 years old.
The trend is even more pronounced when looking at specific positions. For example, the average age of quarterbacks in 2008 was 27.6 years old. By 2018, it had increased to 29.4 years old. The average age of running backs has also increased, from 26.1 years old in 2008 to 27.8 years old in 2018.
There are a number of reasons for this trend, including the fact that players are staying in shape longer and taking better care of their bodies. Additionally, the NFL has done a better job of retaining older players who might otherwise have retired.
Whatever the reasons, the trend is clear: NFL players are getting older. And that could have a number of implications for the league going forward.
The average age of NFL players by position
As of the 2018 season, the average age of NFL players was 26.8 years old. This is slightly younger than the average age of 27.2 years old in 2017. The average ages by position are as follows:
Quarterbacks – 28.9
Running backs – 27.0
Wide receivers – 26.7
Tight ends – 26.8
Offensive linemen – 26.4
Defensive linemen – 27.0
Linebackers – 26.7
Defensive backs – 26.5
Special teams – 27.2
The average age of NFL players by team
The average age of every NFL team when the 2020 season began
The average age of NFL players by conference
The average age of NFL players has been slowly creeping upward in recent years. In 2018, the average age of NFL players was 26.8 years old, according to Statista. That’s up from 26.4 years old in 2017 and 26.3 years old in 2016.
So which conference has the oldest players?
The answer may surprise you. According to a recent study by espnW and Echelon Insights, the NFC South is home to the oldest players in the NFL, with an average age of 27.4 years old. The AFC North is a close second, with an average age of 27.2 years old.
On the other hand, the NFC West has the youngest players in the league, with an average age of 26.6 years old. The AFC West is not far behind, with an average age of 26.7 years old.
Here’s a full breakdown of the average ages of NFL players by conference:
-NFC South: 27.4 years old
-AFC North: 27.2 years old
-NFC East: 27.1 years old
-AFC East: 27.0 years old
-NFC West: 26.6 years old
-AFC West: 26.7 years old
The average age of NFL players by division
The average age of NFL players varies by division, with the youngest players typically being in the AFC East and the oldest players typically being in the NFC West. The average age of NFL players also varies by position, with quarterbacks and kickers generally being the oldest players on each team, and wide receivers and running backs generally being the youngest.
