Who Is The Tallest NFL Player in 2022?
Contents
The tallest NFL player in 2022 is sure to be a sight to behold. At 6’7″ and up, these athletes tower over the competition. But who will be the tallest of them all? Keep reading to find out!
Introduction
When it comes to football, size does matter. The taller and larger a player is, the more of an advantage they have on the playing field. This is especially true for positions on the defensive line, where height and bulk can be used to intimidate opponents and disrupt their plays.
So who is the tallest NFL player in 2022? That title currently belongs to Houston Texans’ defensive end J.J. Watt, who stands at an impressive 6’5″. Watt is followed closely by New York Giants’ offensive tackle Nate Solder, who is 6’8″, and Arizona Cardinals’ offensive tackle D.J. Humphries, who is 6’5″.
All three of these players are current starters in the NFL, and all are expected to continue to be major contributors for their respective teams in 2022. So if you’re looking for someone to keep an eye on next season, make sure to keep an eye out for these giants of the gridiron.
Current tallest NFL players
As of September 2020, the tallest NFL player is Tacko Fall of the New England Patriots. Standing at an impressive 7’6″, Fall is one of the tallest athletes in the world. The second tallest NFL player is Morris Claiborne of the New York Jets, who is 6’2″. There are a number of other tall NFL players, but these are the two tallest as of September 2020.
Jason Pierre-Paul
At 6’5” and 278 pounds, Jason Pierre-Paul is currently the tallest NFL player. He is a defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and has been in the NFL since 2010.
Calais Campbell
Calais Campbell (born September 1, 1986) is an American football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Miami, and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft.
At 6 feet 8 inches tall and 300 pounds, Campbell is one of the tallest and heaviest players currently in the NFL. He has been selected to four Pro Bowls, and was a first-team All-Pro selection in 2017.
Andre Dillard
The 6-foot-5, 315-pounder was the Eagles’ first-round pick in 2019. He started nine games as a rookie at left tackle before a season-ending biceps injury. Dillard is expected to be the Eagles’ starting left tackle in 2020.
Who will be the tallest NFL player in 2022?
The National Football League is a professional American football league. The NFL is the tallest professional football league in the world, and its players are some of the tallest athletes in the world. So, who will be the tallest NFL player in 2022?
Jason Pierre-Paul
Jason Pierre-Paul, who is 6’5”, was drafted by the New York Giants in 2010. He is currently the tallest NFL player.
Calais Campbell
Calais Campbell is currently the tallest NFL player. As of the 2019 season, Campbell is 6 feet 8 inches tall. He is also one of the heaviest players in the NFL, weighing in at 300 pounds.
Andre Dillard
At 6-foot-5 and 315 pounds, Dillard has the prototypical size of an NFL offensive lineman. He also has the athleticism to go along with it, running a 5.03-second 40-yard dash at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.
