Who Is The Tallest Receiver In The NFL?
The tallest receiver in the NFL is currently 6’5″ Mohamed Sanu of the Atlanta Falcons. At 6’3″, Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots is the second tallest.
Calvin Johnson
At 6’5″, Calvin Johnson is the tallest active receiver in the NFL. He is also one of the most successful, having been selected to six Pro Bowls and setting multiple records. In 2012, he had 1,964 receiving yards, the second highest total in a single season in NFL history.
Andre Johnson
At 6’3”, Andre Johnson is one of the taller receivers in the NFL. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in 2003 and has played for them his entire career. In 2014, he was ranked as the ninth best receiver in the NFL by NFL.com.
A.J. Green
At 6’4”, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is tied with Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay as the tallest active receiver in the NFL. Green was drafted by the Bengals fourth overall in the 2011 NFL Draft, and has been selected to the Pro Bowl seven times. He is a three-timeFirst-team All-Pro, and was named the AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2011.
Julio Jones
At 6’3” and 220 pounds, Julio Jones is one of the biggest and most physically imposing wide receivers in the NFL today. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, and has since established himself as one of the league’s premier players. In his seven seasons with the Falcons, Jones has been selected to six Pro Bowls and has led the league in receiving yards twice. He is widely considered to be one of the best wide receivers in football, and his size and speed make him a tough matchup for opposing defenses.
DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins, who goes by the nickname “Nuk,” is reportedly the tallest receiver currently playing in the NFL. At 6’5″, he is one of the league’s tallest wideouts, and his height gives him a decided advantage over most defenders. Despite his status as a relative newcomer to the league (he was drafted in 2013), Hopkins has already established himself as one of the NFL’s best receivers, and he is sure to be a star for years to come.
