Who is the Tallest Person in the NFL?

At 6’7″, Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive tackle Donovan Smith is one of the tallest players in the NFL. But he’s not the tallest. That honor goes to Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt, who is 6’5″.

Introduction

The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league composed of 32 teams. The tallest player in the NFL is currently Jamieead Jones, an offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, who is 6 feet 10 inches tall. The second tallest player is Jason Peters, an offensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills, who is 6 feet 8 inches tall.

The Tallest Players in the NFL

The NFL is full of very tall men. The average height of an NFL player is about 6’2″. However, there are some players who are much taller than that. In this article, we’ll take a look at the tallest players in the NFL.

J.J. Watt

At 6’5”, J.J. Watt is not only one of the tallest players in the NFL, he’s also one of the strongest. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in 2011 and has since become one of the most dominant defensive players in the league. In 2014, he was named Defensive Player of the Year after leading the league in sacks with 20.5.

Jason Peters

At 6’4” and 328 pounds, Jason Peters is one of the biggest players in the NFL. The offensive tackle is a huge asset to the Philadelphia Eagles, helping to protect quarterback Carson Wentz and opening up holes for running backs. Peters has been named to nine Pro Bowls and was First-team All-Pro five times.

Joe Thomas

At 6’6” and 312 pounds, Joe Thomas is both the tallest and heaviest active player in the NFL. The offensive tackle is currently in his 11th season with the Cleveland Browns, and has been selected for the Pro Bowl 10 times. Thomas was born in Brookfield, Wisconsin and played college football at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The Tallest Players by Position

In the NFL, the average height of a player is about 6’2″. However, there are always a few players who tower above the rest. Here are the tallest players in the NFL by position.

Quarterbacks

At 6’5”, Josh Freeman of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers is the tallest quarterback currently playing in the National Football League. Though he is not the only tall quarterback in the NFL — there are 17 quarterbacks who are 6’2” or taller — he is the tallest of them all.

The next tallest quarterbacks, after Freeman, are 6’4”: Matthew Stafford of the Detroit Lions, Cam Newton of the Carolina Panthers, and Peyton Manning of the Denver Broncos. There are also four quarterbacks who are 6’3”: Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints, Matt Ryan of the Atlanta Falcons, Eli Manning of the New York Giants, and Phillip Rivers of the San Diego Chargers.

Of all the quarterbacks in the NFL, only two are shorter than 6 feet: Drew Stanton of the Arizona Cardinals (who is 5’10”) and Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks (who is 5’11”).

Running Backs

There are a few players who have played at 6’3”, but the tallest person to play running back was Dan “Big Daddy” Wilkinson, at 6’4”. He played for the Detroit Lions, Cincinnati Bengals, Washington Redskins, and Cleveland Browns during his career.

The second tallest person to play running back was William Perry, at 6’3”. He is better known as “The Refrigerator” because of his large size. Perry played for the Chicago Bears and won a Super Bowl with them in 1985.

The third tallest person to play running back was Michael Strahan, at 6’5”. He is a retired player who spent his entire career with the New York Giants. Strahan is now a television personality and co-hosts Live with Kelly and Michael.

Wide Receivers

In the National Football League (NFL), the tallest wide receiver is Calvin Johnson, who is 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) tall. The second tallest is Andre Johnson, who is 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall. The third tallest is A.J. Green, who is 6 feet 4 inches (1.93 m) tall.

Tight Ends

Tight Ends are arguable the most versatile players on offense. They play a crucial role in both the run and passing game. In the passing game, they act as an extra receiver and are often used in red zone situations. In the run game, they are responsible for blocking defensive linemen and linebackers. Because of their versatility, teams usually ask a lot from their tight ends, which is why they are often some of the tallest players on the team. The list below contains the tallest tight ends in NFL history.

1. Paul Coffman – 6’6″
2. Jehrico Carter – 6’6″
3. Martellus Bennett – 6’6″
4. Vince Papale – 6’5″
5. Julius Thomas – 6’5″
6. Antonio Gates – 6’4″
7. Jason Witten – 6’4″
8. Aaron Hernandez – 6’3″
9. Jimmy Graham – 6’7″

The Tallest Players in NFL History

There have been some incredibly tall players in NFL history, and it’s always impressive to see just how big they are. The tallest player ever was probablyoffensive lineman Richard Sligh, who was 7’0″ tall. However, there have been several players who have come close to that height. Let’s take a look at some of the tallest players in NFL history.

Randy Moss

At 6’4”, Randy Moss is one of the taller wide receivers to ever play in the NFL. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 1998 and had a record-setting rookie season, catching touchdown passes in each of his first eight games. He went on to play for several other teams, including the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers, before retiring in 2012.

Calvin Johnson

Calvin Johnson is the tallest player in NFL history. The 6’5″ wide receiver was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he set numerous school records.

Johnson’s height and leaping ability made him a favorite target of Lions’ quarterback Matthew Stafford. The two became one of the most productive passing duos in NFL history. In 2012, Johnson set an NFL record for single-season receiving yards with 1,964. He was named First-team All-Pro four times and was selected to six Pro Bowls during his nine-year career.

After injuries began to take their toll, Johnson announced his retirement from the NFL in 2015. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest wide receivers of all time.

Wes Welker

Wes Welker is a former NFL wide receiver who played for the New England Patriots, Denver Broncos, and San Diego Chargers. He was born on May 1, 1981, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Welker is 6 feet tall and weighs 185 pounds. He played college football at the University of Texas Tech.

Conclusion

After looking at the data, it is clear that there is no one definitive answer to this question. The tallest person in the NFL changes from year to year, and even from team to team. The best way to find out who the tallest person in the NFL is would be to ask each individual team.