Who Is The Tallest Person In The NFL Right Now?

Who is the tallest person in the NFL right now? This is a question that many football fans have been asking lately. While there is no definitive answer, we can take a look at some of the tallest players in the league to get an idea.

Introduction

football is a sport that is physical in nature, with players of all shapes and sizes. In general, the taller a person is, the more they may excel in this sport. With that in mind, let’s take a look at who the tallest player in the NFL is right now.

At 6’10”, tight end Jay Novacek is currently the tallest player in the NFL. He played college football for the University of Wyoming before being drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1985. He played for the Cardinals for four seasons, before moving on to play for the Dallas Cowboys from 1989-1995. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and was named to the All-Pro team three times during his career.

Novacek retired from football in 1996, but still holds the distinction of being the tallest player in NFL history.

Height of NFL Players

The average height of an NFL player is about 6 feet 2 inches tall. But there are some players who are taller than that. In fact, the tallest player in the NFL right now is 6 feet 9 inches tall. That’s pretty tall! Let’s take a look at some other tall players in the NFL.

Quarterbacks

The average height of an NFL quarterback is 6’3”. The tallest quarterbacks currently in the NFL are Drew Brees, who is 6’0”, and Josh Allen, who is 6’5”. The shortest quarterbacks currently in the NFL are Baker Mayfield and Russell Wilson, both of whom are 5’11”.

Running Backs

The average height of NFL running backs is 5 feet 10 inches. The tallest player in the NFL right now is Houston Texans’ defensive end J.J. Watt, who is 6 feet 5 inches tall.

Wide Receivers

The average NFL wide receiver is about 6’2” tall and weighs around 215 pounds. But there are always a few players who break the mold. Here are the tallest wide receivers in the NFL right now:

-Kelvin Benjamin (Carolina Panthers): 6’5”, 245 pounds
-DeAndre Hopkins (Houston Texans): 6’1”, 218 pounds
-A.J. Green (Cincinnati Bengals): 6’4”, 210 pounds
-Alshon Jeffery (Philadelphia Eagles): 6’3”, 218 pounds
-Mike Evans (Tampa Bay Buccaneers): 6’5”, 231 pounds

Tight Ends

As of the 2020 NFL season, the tallest player in the NFL is Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ tight end Rob Gronkowski, who stands at 6 feet 6 inches (1.98 m). The second-tallest player in the NFL is Houston Texans’ offensive tackle Tytus Howard, who is 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 m) tall.

Offensive Linemen

NFL offensive linemen are typically the tallest, heaviest, and strongest players on the field, responsible for protecting their quarterback’s blind side and opening up running lanes.

The average height of an NFL offensive lineman is 6’5”, with a weight of 300 lbs. But some players are much taller and heavier than that. The tallest player in the NFL right now is 6’10” tackle Mitchell Schwartz, who plays for the Kansas City Chiefs. Schwartz weighs a whopping 315 lbs.

Not far behind Schwartz is Seattle Seahawks tackle George Fant, who is 6’5” and 320 lbs. Fant is currently on injured reserve but could return to the Seahawks lineup later in the season.

Other notable offensive linemen include the New York Giants’ Nate Solder (6’8”, 320 lbs), Philadelphia Eagles’ Lane Johnson (6’6”, 317 lbs), and Baltimore Ravens’ Ronnie Stanley (6’6”, 315 lbs).

Defensive Linemen

The tallest person in the NFL right now is Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Michael Pierce, who is 6 feet tall. The second-tallest player is New England Patriots offensive lineman Nate Solder, who is also 6 feet tall. The third-tallest player in the NFL right now is Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva, who is 6 feet 9 inches tall.

Linebackers

Linebackers are usually the tallest players on the field, and they have to be able to see over the offensive and defensive linemen in order to make tackle. The tallest player in the NFL right now is Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney, who is 6 feet 5 inches tall. Seattle Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner is also 6 feet 5 inches tall, but he is listed as a middle linebacker, so he doesn’t quite qualify for this list. The next tallest players are all 6 feet 4 inches tall: Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston, New Orleans Saints linebacker Manti Te’o, Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis, and Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller.

Defensive Backs

Defensive backs are the tallest players on average in the NFL. The average height of a defensive back is 6’1”. The tallest defensive back in the NFL right now is Byron Jones of the Dallas Cowboys, who is 6’1”. The shortest defensive back in the NFL right now is Jamoris Slaughter of the Cleveland Browns, who is 5’9”.

The Tallest Player in Each Position

The average NFL player is about 6 feet tall. But there are always a few players who tower above the rest. Here are the tallest players in each position, according to NFL.com.

Quarterbacks

The quarterback is the leader of the offense. He lines up behind the center, who passes him the ball (or “snap”). The quarterback then either hands the ball off to a running back, throws the ball to a receiver or runs with it himself. In order to be successful, quarterbacks must have excellent vision downfield and be able to make quick decisions.

At 6’5″, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Jameis Winston is the tallest quarterback in the NFL. He is followed by Houston Texans’ Brock Osweiler (6’8″) and New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees (6’0″).

Running backs
Running backs are responsible for carrying the ball and gaining yards. They typically line up behind the quarterback in the “backfield.” Running backs must have good vision, be able to make quick cuts and have good speed.

Minnesota Vikings’ Adrian Peterson is the tallest running back in the NFL at 6’1″. Philadelphia Eagles’ LeSean McCoy and New York Giants’ Rashad Jennings are both 6’0″ tall.

Wide receivers and tight ends
Wide receivers are responsible for catching passes from the quarterback. They typically line up on either side of the field, outside of the offensive line. Wide receivers must have good speed, great hand-eye coordination and be able to adjust to errant throws. Tight ends line up next to offensive tackles and are used both as blockers and as receivers. They must be able to block well and catch passes in traffic.

Carolina Panthers’ Kelvin Benjamin (6’5″) is the tallest wide receiver in NFL, while Baltimore Ravens’ Crockett Gillmore (6’6″) is the tallest tight end.

Running Backs

At 6’3”, Saquon Barkley is the tallest running back in the NFL right now. He is followed by James Conner at 6’1” and Chris Carson at 5’11”.

Wide Receivers

There are a lot of very tall people in the NFL. The average height of an NFL player is just over six feet, but there are many players who are much taller than that. In fact, there are a few players who are taller than seven feet!

The tallest player in the NFL right now is rookie wide receiver Michael Floyd, who is 6’3″. That’s not really that tall for a wide receiver, but it’s still pretty impressive. The second tallest wide receiver in the NFL is Brandon Marshall, who is 6’4″. There are a few other players who tie for third place at 6’5″, including Vincent Jackson and Plaxico Burress.

Tight Ends

There are a lot of tall people in the NFL, but the tight end position seems to attract some of the tallest players. Here is a look at the tallest player in each position, as of the 2019 season.

Tight Ends:
-Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots: 6’6″
-Jimmy Graham, Green Bay Packers: 6’7″
-Julius Thomas, Miami Dolphins: 6’5″
-Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs: 6’5″
-Eric Ebron, Indianapolis Colts: 6’4″

Offensive Linemen

Offensive linemen are often the tallest players on the field, and they use their height to their advantage. The average height of an offensive lineman is 6’5”, but there are some players who tower over their teammates.

One of the tallest offensive linemen in the NFL right now is Michael Oher of the Carolina Panthers. Oher is 6’4” tall and weighs 315 pounds. Another tall offensive lineman is Mitchell Schwartz of the Kansas City Chiefs. Schwartz is 6’5” tall and weighs 318 pounds.

Other tall offensive linemen include Nate Solder of the New England Patriots (6’8”), Ryan Jensen of the Baltimore Ravens (6’4”), and Lane Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles (6’6”).

Defensive Linemen

Listed at 6’7”, Indianapolis Colts nose tackle Grover Stewart is the tallest player in the NFL right now. He’s followed closely by a few other players, all of whom measure in at 6’6”.

These include Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Carl Nassib, Miami Dolphins defensive end Christian Wilkins, and Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Michael Pierce. All four of these players play critical roles on their respective defensive lines and use their size to their advantage.

Linebackers

There are many linebackers who have played in the NFL who have been taller than 6’3”. Some of the tallest linebackers include Jason Taylor, who is 6’6”, and Terrell Suggs, who is 6’3”. However, the tallest linebacker currently playing in the NFL is Clay Matthews III, who is 6’5”.

Defensive Backs

Defensive Backs: Byron Jones, CB, Dallas Cowboys (6’1)

Quarterbacks: Brock Osweiler, Houston Texans (6’7)

Running Backs: LeSean McCoy, Buffalo Bills (5’11)

Tight Ends: Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots (6’6)

Conclusion

At 6’10”, Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth is currently the tallest player in the NFL.