Who’s the Biggest Player in the NFL?
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The NFL is full of big players, but who’s the biggest of them all? We take a look at the top contenders and make our case for who deserves the title.
Introduction
In professional football, size matters. The bigger and stronger you are, the better your chances of dominating your opponents and becoming a star player in the league. But just who are the biggest players in the NFL today?
In this article, we’ll take a look at the top 10 largest players in the NFL by height and weight. We’ll also take a look at how their sizes compare to some of the league’s all-time greats. So let’s get started!
The Biggest Players in the NFL
In the NFL, the biggest players are usually the linemen. These are the players who are in charge of protecting the quarterback and opening up holes for the running back. linemen are usually the biggest players on the team because they need to be able to handle the physicality of the game.
Tom Brady
At 6β4β and 225 pounds, Tom Brady is among the tallest and heaviest quarterbacks in the NFL. Heβs also one of the most successful, winning six Super Bowls with the New England Patriots. Brady has shown no signs of slowing down, even at age 42.
Peyton Manning
quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Tennessee, and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts as the first overall pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. Manning is a five-time NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) who holds NFL records for single-season passing yards (5,477 in 2013), touchdown passes (55 in 2013), AP MVP awards (5, tied with Brett Favre), Pro Bowl appearances (14, tied with Bruce Matthews), and 4,000-yard passing seasons (11). He also is the all-time leader in career passing touchdowns, passing yards, and quarterback wins.
Drew Brees
Drew Brees is one of the most popular and successful quarterbacks in the NFL. He is also one of the biggest players in the league, standing at 6 feet tall and weighing in at 240 pounds. Brees is a two-time Super Bowl champion and was named the Super Bowl MVP in 2010. He is also a five-time Pro Bowler and a two-time First-team All-Pro. In addition to his on-field success, Brees is also known for his charitable work off the field.
Aaron Rodgers
At 6’2″ and 225 pounds, Aaron Rodgers is one of the smaller quarterbacks in the NFL. But don’t let his size fool you β he’s one of the most gifted passers in the league, and he has the numbers to back it up. In his thirteen seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Rodgers has led the team to nine division championships, six NFC Championship appearances, and a Super Bowl title. He’s been named the NFL MVP twice, and he’s widely considered to be one of the best quarterbacks of all time.
J.J. Watt
At 6-5, 290 pounds, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt is a physical specimen. He’s not only the biggest player in the NFL, but he’s also one of the most dominant forces in the league. In just his second season, Watt emerged as one of the top defensive players in the NFL, recording 20.5 sacks and 50 tackles for loss. He was named the AP Defensive Player of the Year, becoming just the second player in history to win the award in his first two seasons. He followed that up with another impressive season in 2013, racking up 10.5 sacks and 42 tackles for loss.
Conclusion
The biggest player in the NFL is defensive tackle Terrence Cody, who is 6’4″ and weighs 349 pounds. He is followed closely by offensive tackle Michael Oher, who is 6’4″ and 340 pounds.