Who’s the Shortest Player in the NFL?
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Who’s the shortest player in the NFL? This is a question that’s been on a lot of people’s minds lately. I did a little research and found out that the shortest player in the NFL is cornerback Eli Apple of the New York Giants.
Introduction
In the National Football League, the average player is six feet two inches tall and weighs around 250 pounds. But there are always a few players who buck the trend, and this year there are several very short players in the league. Here’s a look at the five shortest players in the NFL in 2019.
-Tavon Austin, Los Angeles Rams: Austin is listed at five feet eight inches tall, but he may be even shorter than that. He’s certainly one of the quickest and most explosive players in the league, and he’s a dangerous weapon for the Rams offense.
-Tyler Lockett, Seattle Seahawks: Lockett is listed at five feet ten inches, but like Austin, he may be even shorter than that. He’s one of the best young receivers in the league, and he’s a key part of Seattle’s offense.
-Jacoby Brissett, Indianapolis Colts: Brissett is listed at six feet four inches, but he appears to be closer to six feet two inches. He’s a big quarterback with a strong arm, and he’s become a very good starter for the Colts since taking over for Andrew Luck.
-Russell Wilson, Seattle Seahawks: Wilson is listed at five feet eleven inches tall, but he might be closer to five feet nine inches. Regardless of his actual height, he’s one of the best quarterbacks in the league, and he’s led the Seahawks to several Super Bowl appearances.
-Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams: Goff is listed at six feet four inches tall, but like Brissett, he might be closer to six feet two inches. He’s emerged as one of the best quarterbacks in the league over the past few years, and he’s been a key player for the Rams’ offense.
Height Requirements for the NFL
In order to play in the NFL, players must meet certain physical requirements. One of these requirements is height. While there is no minimum height requirement, the average height of an NFL player is around 6’2”. The tallest player in the NFL is currently 6’10”, while the shortest player is 5’7”.
So, who’s the shortest player in the NFL? That would be Detroit Lions wide receiver Andy Jones, who is just 5’7” tall. Jones has been with the Lions since 2016 and has played in 28 games, catching 27 passes for384 yards and one touchdown.
The Tallest and Shortest Players in NFL History
The tallest player in NFL history is Manute Bol, who was 7 feet, 7 inches tall. The shortest player is Jack Shapiro, who was just 5 feet, 3 inches tall.
The Shortest Players in the NFL Today
At 5’7″ and 5’8″, some of the shortest players in the NFL today are wide receivers. In fact, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ wide receiver, Tyler Lockett, is one of the shortest players in the NFL at just 5’10”. But he’s not alone; there are plenty of other players who measure in at 6-feet or shorter.
Other short NFL players include:
-Phillip Dorsett ( WR, New England Patriots): 5’10”
-Danny Amendola ( WR, New England Patriots): 5’11”
-Cole Beasley ( WR, Buffalo Bills): 5’8″
-Albert Wilson ( WR, Miami Dolphins): 5’9″
Conclusion
At 5’7’’, Sproles is tied for the title of shortest player in the NFL with three other players. He is also the lightest player in the NFL, weighing in at just 190 pounds.
