Who Is The Shortest Nfl Player 2021?
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The shortest player in the NFL right now is cornerback T.J. Carrie of the Cleveland Browns, who is just 5’9″ tall. But there are a few other players who are close to that mark.
Who is the shortest NFL player in 2021?
At 5’7”, Trindon Holliday is the shortest player in the NFL. The wide receiver/return specialist is currently a free agent, last playing for the San Francisco 49ers in 2015. Standing just an inch taller is fellow free agent and wide receiver/return specialist, Tavon Austin, who played for the Los Angeles Rams from 2013 to 2016.
Both Holliday and Austin are dwarfed by the average NFL player, who is 6’2” tall. However, there are a number of other short players in the league who have made their mark. New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead, for example, is 5’8” tall and was a Pro Bowl selection in 2015. Woodhead is one of a number of shorter running backs who have found success in recent years, including Darren Sproles of the Philadelphia Eagles and C.J. Anderson of the Denver Broncos.
While there are a number of very short players in the NFL, it should be noted that there are also a number of players who are 6’0” or shorter who have enjoyed successful careers. Among those who come to mind are Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints (6’0”), Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks (5’11), and Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys (6’2). As you can see, height isn’t everything when it comes to playing football at the highest level!
How did they measure up to other NFL players?
The average NFL player is about 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs around 250 pounds. But there are some players who are significantly shorter or taller than that. Here’s a look at the 10 shortest and 10 tallest players in the NFL, according to each player’s official height and weight listed on NFL.com.
Shortest Players
Player | Team | Height | Weight
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Devlin Hodges | Pittsburgh Steelers | 5’10” | 195 lbs
Danny Amendola | Detroit Lions | 5’11” | 190 lbs
Duke Johnson Jr. | Houston Texans | 5’9″ | 210 lbs
Ryan Fitzpatrick | Miami Dolphins | 6’2″ | 228 lbs
Taysom Hill New Orleans Saints 6’2″ 221 lbs
What are their stats?
The shortest player currently in the NFL is Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Tyler Patmon, who is 5 feet 9 inches tall. Patmon was signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2015 and has appeared in 37 career games, recording two interceptions and 13 passes defended.
Other notable short players in the NFL include New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (5’10”), Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (6’2″), and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown (5’10”).
What is their background?
There are many short NFL players, but the shortest player in the NFL is currentlyendered as being five feet, six inches tall. This player is wide receiver Tavon Austin of the Los Angeles Rams. Tavon was born on April 8, 1991, and played college football for West Virginia.
