Know About the NFL Players Height,Weight and Poistion

Overall average height: 6’2 1/4” (74.15 inches). Quarterbacks stand at an average height of 6’2 1/2” (74.56 inches).

Average Heights by Position

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Offensive Tackles are the tallest, with an average height of almost 6’6” (77.71 inches). Cornerbacks are the shortest, averaging 6’0” (71.88 inches).

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Overall average weight: 244.83 pounds. Quarterbacks weigh an average of 219.80 pounds.

Average Weights by Position

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Offensive Tackles are the heaviest, averaging 317.07 pounds. Cornerbacks are the lightest, averaging 193.53 pounds.

The tallest players in the NFL are Dan Skipper and Caleb Jones, both standing at 6’9”.

The Tallest and Shortest Players in the NFL

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The shortest players are Boston Scott and Devin Singletary, measuring 5’6” and 5’7”, respectively. Greg Dortch also stands at 5’7” but plays as a Wide Receiver.

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The heaviest player is Daniel Faalele, an Offensive Tackle for the Ravens, weighing 380 pounds. Marquan McCall and Quinton Bohanna weigh 379 and 360 pounds, respectively, and play as Defensive Tackles.

The Heaviest and Lightest Players in the NFL

The lightest player is KaVontae Turpin, a Wide Receiver for the Cowboys, weighing 153 pounds. All of the ten lightest players are Wide Receivers or a Kicker.

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Offensive Tackles are the most substantial position group, highlighting the importance of size in the NFL.

Insights and Observations

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Wide Receivers represent the extreme range of sizes, from the lightest to some of the heaviest players. Quarterbacks' average height challenges common assumptions about the position. The intriguing case of Marquan McCall and Quinton Bohanna, who played together at Kentucky, causing nightmares for opponents.