Who Is The Shortest Man In The NFL?
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The shortest man in the NFL is believed to be Houston Texans cornerback, Tarell Brown. At 5’10”, he is two inches shorter than the next shortest player in the league.
Introduction
This is a list of the shortest men to play in the National Football League since its inception in 1920. The shortest player ever to play in the NFL was Jack Shapiro, who was just 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m) tall. He played for the Rochester Jeffersons in 1923.
The shortest player currently in the NFL is cornerback Tyrann Mathieu, who is 5 feet 9 inches (1.75 m) tall. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in 2013 and has played for them his entire career.
Shortest Players in the NFL
Many people don’t realize that the average height of an NFL player is actually quite tall. In fact, the average height of an NFL player is 6’2″. However, there are some players who are shorter than the average. Let’s take a look at the shortest players in the NFL.
Nate Robinson
In May 2014, it was widely reported that Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman was the shortest player in the NFL, measuring in at 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m). However, that title actually belongs to free agent wide receiver and return specialist Nate Robinson, who is just an inch shorter than Sherman.
Robinson, who played for the Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears and New York Jets during his NFL career, is currently the shortest active player in the league. He is also one of only three players in NFL history to score two touchdowns in a single game, along with Lionel Taylor and Elbert Dubenion.
Darren Sproles
The shortest player in the NFL is Darren Sproles, who is just 5’6″ tall. Despite his small stature, Sproles has been a very successful player in the NFL, making the Pro Bowl three times and being named to the All-Pro team once.
Trindon Holliday
Trindon Holliday is the shortest player in the NFL. He is 5’5″ tall and weighs 175 pounds. Holliday was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Denver Broncos, New York Jets, and San Francisco 49ers.
The Shortest Man in the NFL
There are a lot of very tall football players in the NFL. But who is the shortest man in the NFL? That would be Trindon Holliday, who is just 5’5″ tall. Despite being one of the shortest players in the NFL, Holliday has been quite successful. He was a Pro Bowl returner in 2010 and helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50.
Nate Robinson
Nate Robinson is a 5’9” cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks. Robinson is the shortest man in the NFL, and one of the shortest players in NFL history. Though he is small, he is an excellent player, and has been a key member of the Seahawks’ defense for several years.
Darren Sproles
Darren Sproles, formally of the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Diego Chargers, is the shortest man in NFL history at just 5’6″. Weighing in at 181 pounds, Sproles is also one of the lightest men to ever play in the NFL.
Sproles began his NFL career as undrafted free agent with the Chargers in 2005. He spent six seasons in San Diego before being traded to the New Orleans Saints in 2011. Sproles became a key player for the Saints offense and helped them win Super Bowl XLIV that same year. After three seasons in New Orleans, Sproles was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles where he played for two seasons before retiring in 2017.
Even though he is one of the shortest and lightest players in NFL history, Darren Sproles was a Pro Bowl caliber player and one of the most versatile weapons on offense during his career.
Trindon Holliday
In recent years, the influx of shorter, shiftier players has taken the NFL by storm. These “little men” have speed and quickness that is unrivaled by their taller counterparts, making them a lethal weapon on the football field.
One player who embodies this new breed of player is Trindon Holliday. At just 5’5″, he is the shortest man in the NFL. Despite his diminutive stature, Holliday is one of the most explosive players in the league.
A native of Louisiana, Holliday was a star track athlete in high school and college. He parlayed his speed and agility into a successful career as a kick returner and punt returner in the NFL.
In 2010, Holliday had one of the best seasons ever by a returner. He returned 4 punts for touchdowns and 2 kickoffs for touchdowns, becoming the first player in NFL history to do so. His electrifying play helped lead the Denver Broncos to a division title and a berth in the AFC Championship game.
Despite his success on the football field, Holliday’s size has always been a hindrance. He was never drafted by an NFL team and has had to fight for every opportunity he has gotten. But he has proven time and time again that he has what it takes to be successful at the highest level of competition.
