Tallest NFL Players in History [2023 Update] (2023)

It’s always been a hot topic on the player’s height, age, net worth, strength, and speed when it comes to the NFL world.

People seem curious to know about the required height to be qualified in NFL.

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Well, one must be at least six ft. 2 inches to qualify as an NFL player. And each position in the NFL, like a quarterback, lineman, wide receiver, etc., requires a certain height to be eligible.

So, here we present you the 20 tallest NFL players in history who come from every position background in NFL.

Quick Overview

Tallest NFL PlayersHeight (in feet and inches)Current Team
1. Richard Sligh7 ft. 2 inRetired
2. Morris Stroud6 ft. 10 inRetired
3. Jonathan Ogden6 ft. 9 inRetired
4. Ed Jones6 ft. 9 inRetired
5. Dan Skipper6 ft. 9 inDetroit Lions
6. Nate Solder6 ft. nine inFree Agent
7.Harold Carmichael6 ft. 8 inRetired
8. Jared Veldheer6 ft. 8 inRetired
9. Mike McGlinchey6 ft. 8 inSan Francisco 49ers
10. Levine Toilolo6 ft. 8 inNew York Giants
11. Conor McDermott6 ft. eight inNew York Jets
12. Kolton Miller6 ft. 8 inLas Vegas Raiders
13. Dennis Kelly6 ft. eight inGreen Bay Packers
14.Dan McGuire6 ft. 8 inRetired
15. DeForest Buckner6 ft. 7 inIndianapolis Colts
16. Eric Fisher6 ft. 7 inIndianapolis Colts
17. Jimmy Graham6 ft. 7 inChicago Bears
18. Ted Hendricks6 ft. 7 inRetired
19. Arik Armstead6 ft. 7 inSan Francisco 49ers
20. Taylor Lewan6 ft. 7 inTennessee Titans

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20. Taylor Lewan

Born: July 22, 1991 (30 years)

Height: 6’7″

Position: Offensive tackle

Team: TennesseeTitans

Roster Status: Active

Standing at 6 ft. 7 inches, Taylor Lewan is an offensive tackle in NFL’s Tennessee Titans.

Lewan started his professional football career when the Titans selected him in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft.

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In 2014, Lewan was included as a member of the PFWA All-Rookie Team. From 2016 to 2018, he made 3 Pro Bowls appearances.

Till now, Lewan has played 103 games, started 98 with one catch and touchdown in 10 receiving yards.

19. Arik Armstead

Born: November 15, 1993 (28 years)

Height: 6 ft. 7 inches

Position: Defensive tackle

Team: San Francisco 49ers

Roster Status: Active

Holding the 19th spot is a 6 ft. 7 inches tall defensive end from the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers.

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Arik Armstead started his professional football career when the 49ers selected him in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Till now, he has a record of 264 tackles, 28.5 sacks, three fumbles, six pass defenses, and a fumble recovery.

18. Ted Hendricks

Born: November 1, 1947 (74 years)

Height: 6 ft. 7 inches

Position: Outside linebacker

Team: Baltimore Colts, Los Angeles Raiders, Green Bay Packers

Roster Status: Retired

Coming to the 18th spot is the first Guatemalan-born player in NFL history.

Standing at 6 ft. 7 inches, Ted Hendricks is a former outside linebacker in NFL.

He played for 15 seasons from 1969 to 1983 with Baltimore Colts, Green Bay Packer, and Los Angeles Raiders.

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With Colts, Hendricks won Super Bowl LV in 1970. Whereas he won three Super Bowls with the Raiders in 1977, 1981, and 1984.

During his retirement, Hendricks had a record of 8 Pro Bowls appearances, four-time Super Bowl champion, six times All-Pro, 60.5 quarterback sacks, and 26 catches.

Moreover, he was a 1968 VPI Lineman of the Year and 1990 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee.

Hendricks is one of the four players with four safeties record in NFL history.

17. Jimmy Graham

Born: November 24, 1986 (35 years)

Height: 6 ft. 7 inches

Position: Tight end

Team: Chicago Bears

Roster Status: Active

Standing at 6 ft. 7 inches, Jimmy Graham is a tight end for NFL’s Chicago Bears.

The New Orleans Saints selected him in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played for five seasons with the Saints.

From 2015 to 2017, Graham played with the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers from 2018 to 2019. Whereas he has been engaged with the Chicago Bears since 2020.

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During his second season with the Saints, Graham set a record as the first tight end on the team to have more than 1,000 receiving yards in a single season with 1,310 yards.

Besides, he ranks second all-time tight end with 1,310 receiving yards and 11 receiving touchdowns in a single season in NFL history.

Till now, Graham has appeared in 5 Pro Bowls, was the 2013 NFL receiving touchdowns leader, and has a record of 713 catches and 85 touchdowns in 8,506 yards.

16. Eric Fisher

Born: January 5, 1991 (31 years)

Height: 6 ft. 7 inches

Position: Offensive tackle

Team: Indianapolis Colts

Roster Status: Active

Eric William Fisher, standing at 6 ft. 7 inches, is an offensive tackle for NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.

In 2013, the Kansas City Chiefs drafted Fisher in the first overall pick.

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He played with the Chiefs for eight seasons from 2013 to 2020 and made two Pro Bowl appearances, with them winning the 2019 Super Bowl LIV.

Since 2021, Fisher has been playing for the Colts.

Till now, he has played 132 games and started 128.

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15. DeForest Buckner

Born: March 17, 1994 (27 years)

Height: 6 ft. 7 inches

Position: Defensive tackle

Team: Indianapolis Colts

Roster Status: Active

Coming to this spot is another 6 ft. 7 inches tall defensive tackle from NFL’s Indianapolis Colts.

In 2016, the San Francisco 49ers selected DeForest Buckner in the first round of the NFL draft.

He played with the 49ers for four seasons.

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In 2019, the 49ers named him Second-team All-Pro. Besides, the Colts named him First-team All-Pro in 2020.

Till now, Buckner has appeared in 2 Pro Bowls and earned 389 tackles, 450 sacks, five forced fumbles, 17 pass defenses, and a touchdown.

14. Dan McGwire

Born: December 18, 1967 (54 years)

Height: 6 ft. 8 inches

Position: Quarterback

Team: Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins.

Roster Status: Retired

Standing at 6 ft. 8 inches, Dan McGuire is a former quarterback in NFL.

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From 1991 to 1995, he played with the Seattle Seahawks and Miami Dolphins.

During his retirement, McGuire had a record of 6 catches, two touchdowns, and a 52.3 passes rate in 745 yards.

13. Dennis Kelly

Born: January 16, 1990 (32 years)

Position: Offensive tackle

Height: 6 ft. 8 inches

Team: Philadelphia Eagles, TennesseeTitans, Green Bay Packers

Roster Status: Active

Dennis Kelly, standing at 6 ft. 8 inches, is an offensive tackle for NFL’s Green Bay Packers.

In 2012, Philadelphia Eagles selected him in the fifth round of the NFL draft. He played for four seasons with the Eagles.

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From 2016 to 2020, Kelly played with Tennessee Titans. Since 2021, he has been playing for the Green Bay Packers.

Kelly has played 114 games and started 51 with 305 offense snaps, a touchdown, and a catch.

12. Kolton Miller

Born: October 9, 1995 (26 years)

Height: 6 ft. 8 inches

Position: Offensive tackle

Team: Las Vegas Raiders

Roster Status: Active

Standing at 6 ft. 8 inches, Kolton Daniel Miller is an offensive tackle for NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders.

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The Raiders selected him in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Till now, Miller has played and started 61 games. Besides, he was the PFWA All AFC Team member in 2021.

11. Conor McDermott

Born: October 19, 1992 (29 years)

Height: 6 ft. 8 inches

Position: Offensive tackle

Team: New York Jets (current)

Roster Status: Active

Standing at 6 ft. 8 inches, Conor McDermott is an offensive tackle for the NFL’s New York Jets.

In 2017, the New England Patriots selected him in the sixth round of the NFL draft.

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Besides, McDermott played for the Buffalo Bills from 2017 to 2019.

Since 2019, he has been playing for the New York Jets.

Till now, McDermott has played 36 games and started 6 with a touchdown.

10. Levine Toilolo

Born: July 30, 1991 (31 years)

Height: 6 ft. 8 inches

Position: Tight end

Team: New York Giants (current)

Roster Status: Active

Coming to the 9th spot is another 6 ft. 8 inches tall tight end for NFL’s New York Giants.

In 2013, the Atlanta Falcons selected Levine Toilolo in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

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He played for the Falcons for five seasons.

In 2018 and 2019, Toilolo played for the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers.

Till now, he has a record of 102 catches and eight touchdowns in 1,042 receiving yards.

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9. Mike McGlinchey

Born: January 12, 1995 (27 years)

Height: 6 ft. 8 inches

Position: Offensive tackle

Team: San Francisco49ers

Roster Status: Active

Standing at 6 ft. 8 inches, Mike McGlinchey is a right tackle for the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers.

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The 49ers selected him in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Till now, McGlinchey has played and started 52 games. Besides, he was on the 2018 PFWA All-Rookie Team.

8. Jared Veldheer

Born: June 14, 1987 (34 years)

Height: 6 ft. 8 inches

Position: Offensive tackle

Team: Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers.

Roster Status: Retired

Holding the 8th spot is another 6 ft. 8 inches tall right tackle in the NFL.

The Oakland Raiders selected Jared Veldheer in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played for four seasons with the Raiders.

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From 2014 to 2017, Veldheer played for Arizona Cardinals. Besides, he played for the Denver Broncos, Indianapolis Colts, and Green Bay Packers in 2018, 2019, and 2020.

During his retirement, Veldheer had a record of 121 games played, and 114 games started.

7. Harold Carmichael

Born: September 22, 1949 (72 years)

Height: 6 ft. 8 inches

Position: Wide Receiver

Team: Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys

Roster Status: Retired

Standing at 6 ft. 8 inches, Harold Carmichael is a former wide receiver in NFL.

Philadelphia Eagles selected him in the seventh round of the 1971 NFL draft.

Carmichael played for 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. Later, he played his final season with the Dallas Cowboys in 1984.

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Later, Carmichael served as the Director of Player and Community Relations for the Eagles from 1998 to 2017.

During his retirement, Carmichael had a record of 4 Pro Bowl appearances, led in receptions and receiving yards in 1973, 590 catches, and 79 touchdowns in 8,985 yards.

The NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted Carmichael in 2020.

6. Nate Solder

Born: April 12, 1988 (33 years)

Height: 6 ft. 9 inches

Position: Offensive tackle

Team: New England Patriots, New York Giants

Roster Status: Free Agent

Nate Solder, standing at 6 ft. 9 inches, is an offensive tackle in NFL.

In 2011, the New England Patriots selected him in the first round of the NFL draft.

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Solder played with the Patriots for eight seasons. Whereas, from 2018 to 2021, he played for the New York Giants.

Till now, Solder has played 146 games and started 143. Besides, he was the 2014 and 2016 Super Bowl Champion.

5. Dan Skipper

Born: September 20, 1994 (27 years)

Height: 6 ft. 9 inches

Position: Offensive tackle

Team: Detroit Lions (current)

Roster Status: Active

Coming to the 5th spot is a 6 ft. 9 inches tall offensive tackle in the NFL, Dan Skipper.

The Detroit Lions drafted Skipper in 2017. In 2018 and 2019, he has played with teams like New England Patriots and Houston Texas.

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Since 2020, Skipper has been playing for the Detroit Lions.

Till now, he has played 12 games and won the 2018 Super Bowl LIII with the Patriots.

4. Ed Jones

Born: February 23, 1951 (70 years)

Height: 6 ft. 9 inches

Position: Defensive end

Team: Dallas Cowboys

Roster Status: Retired

Standing at 6 ft. 9 inches, Ed Jones is famous as Ed “Too Tall” Jones for his height.

Jones is a former defensive end in NFL. He played for 15 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys from 1974 to 1989.

In 1979, Jones took a break from football to pursue a boxing career.

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During his retirement, Jones had a record of 575 sacks, 19 fumble recoveries, and three catches.

Moreover, he appeared in 3 Pro Bowls, was three times All-Pro, 1974 PFWA All-Rookie Team, and 1977 Super Bowl XII champion.

3. Jonathan Ogden

Born: July 31, 1974 (47 years)

Height: 6 ft. 9 inches

Position: Offensive tackle

Team: Baltimore Ravens

Roster Status: Retired

Holding the 3rd spot is another 6 ft. 9 inches tall former NFL player, Jonathan Ogden.

Ogden played for 12 seasons with Baltimore Ravens from 1996 to 2007.

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During his retirement, Ogden had a record of 177 games played, 176 started with ten fumbles recovered and two touchdowns.

Moreover, he appeared in 11 Pro Bowls, was 2000 Super Bowl XXXV champion, nine times All-Pro, and NFL’s 2000 All-Decade Team.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted Ogden in 2013.

2. Morris Stroud

Born: May 17, 1946

Died: October 17, 2016 (70 years)

Height: 6 ft. 10 inches

Position: Tight end

Team: Kansas City Chiefs

Morris Stroud is the tallest tight end and the second tallest player in NFL history.

He stood 6 ft. 10 inches tall.

Stroud played for 6 seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1969 to 1974.

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Stroud had a record of 69 games played during his six years of career, 49 started, with 54 catches and 7seventouchdowns in 977 receiving yards.

With the Chiefs, he won the AFL Championship in 1969. In 1970, the Chiefs got a victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the Super Bowl IV (23-7).

In 2016, Stroud passed away due to natural causes at the age of 70.

1. Richard Sligh

Born: August 18, 1944

Died: December 23, 2008 (64 years)

Height: 7 ft. 2 inches

Position: Defensive tackle

Team: Oakland Raiders

Richard Sligh is the tallest player in NFL history, with a height of 7 ft. 2 inches.

The Oakland Raiders selected Sligh in the tenth round of the 1967 NFL draft. During that time, he played eight games only.

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With the Raiders, Sligh won the 1967 American Football League (AFL) Championship.

In 2008, Sligh passed away due to natural causes at the age of 64.

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FAQs

Tallest NFL Players in History [2023 Update]? ›

At 7'0", Richard Sligh is, officially, the tallest player in NFL history. He was drafted in the 10th round of the 1967 Common Draft by the Oakland Raiders. He would last only eight games in his 1967 rookie season but was a reserve when the Raiders went to Super Bowl II.

Who is the tallest player in the NFL 2023? ›

Who Is the Tallest Player Currently in the NFL? Dan Skipper remains the tallest person still playing in the NFL. Currently on the Lions, he has been a steady contributor in this league for years.

Who is the 7 foot NFL player? ›

At 7 ft 0 in, Sligh is the tallest player in professional American football history. The next tallest are Matt O'Donnell at 6 ft 11 in, Morris Stroud at 6 ft 10 in, and Dan Skipper at 6 ft 10 in.

Who is the tallest tight end in NFL history? ›

Morris Stroud Jr.

At 6 foot 10 inches tall, Stroud is believed to have been the tallest tight end, and the second tallest player at any position, in the history of the NFL. Miami, Florida, U.S. Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

Who's the tallest NFL player in history? ›

Richard Sligh – 7'0”

The tallest player in NFL history stood a full seven feet tall. Richard Sligh was a defensive tackle for the Oakland Raiders, who the team drafted in the 10th round of the 1967 NFL Draft.

Who is the 6 9 football player? ›

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Caleb Jones, Indianapolis Colts tackle Jordan Murray, San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Alfredo Gutierrez and New York Giants tackle Roy Mbaeteka and tight end Austin Allen are the tallest players in the NFL at 6-foot-9.

Who is the NFL Favourite 2023? ›

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are the No. 1 team in ESPN's Football Power Index rankings for the 2023 NFL season. But interestingly, the model actually views the Philadelphia Eagles -- who lost to the Chiefs in the title game last season -- as the Super Bowl favorite.

Who is the biggest guy in the NFL right now? ›

With the 110th overall pick in the 2022 NFL draft, the Ravens selected Minnesota offensive tackle Daniel Faalele, who measured at 6-foot-8 and weighed 384 pounds at the Scouting Combine. Faalele is now the heaviest player in the NFL.

Who is the fastest NFL player? ›

Parris Campbell

Who is the high school football player 7 foot 440 pounds? ›

To say that Martin Luther King (Riverside, California) High School senior John Krahn has NFL size would be an understatement. Nobody in the NFL is as big as he is. Krahn stands 7 feet tall and weighs in at 440 pounds.

What is the smallest NFL player? ›

Who Was the Shortest NFL Player of All Time? As highlighted above, Jack Shapiro was the shortest NFL player of all time, reportedly standing at a little under 5'1″.

Who is the shortest QB in NFL history? ›

The shortest QB in NFL history title belongs to Eddie LeBaron. Measuring at 5-foot-7, 'The Little General' is believed to be the shortest quarterback to have ever started in the NFL.

Which quarterbacks target tight ends the most? ›

Tight Ends – Most Targets
  • Justin Fields, Bears (25.9%): A tight end can oftentimes be a rookie quarterback's best friend, and that was the case with Fields last season. ...
  • Teddy Bridgewater, Broncos.
  • Jalen Hurts, Eagles.
  • Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs.
  • Tom Brady, Buccaneers.
  • Mac Jones, Patriots.
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How tall should a NFL player be? ›

In conclusion the average size of an NFL player is about 6'2” 245 lbs. This is a solid goal for any kid trying to make it to the NFL. and weight of other positions. Many Wide Receivers, Running Backs, and Defensive Backs are below this average height.

How tall is Ed too tall? ›

The 6'9” defensive lineman, Jones became a two time All-American defensive lineman at TSU. He was part of two Black College Football National Championship teams in 1971 and 1973.

How tall are current NFL players? ›

Average Height of an NFL Football Player
NFL Average Height By Position
Running Back70.935'11”
Wide Receiver72.536'0 1/2″
Tight End76.536'4 1/2″
Tackle77.716'5 3/4″
10 more rows

Who is the leading QB 2023? ›

1. Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs. Mahomes is the standard by which all NFL quarterbacks are now measured. With Manning and Brady now names of the past, Mahomes is the new benchmark pushing the boundaries of what we have seen previously.

Who has the most rushing yards in the NFL 2023? ›

Between the 2022 and 2023 seasons, Josh Jacobs has the most rushing yards, with 1,653 yards.
NAMEGPRUSH YDS
Josh Jacobs171,653
Derrick Henry161,538
Nick Chubb171,525
Saquon Barkley161,312
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Who will be ny giants quarterback in 2023? ›

In Year 1 under head coach Brian Daboll and offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, quarterback Daniel Jones put together his most efficient NFL season.

Who is over 7 foot tall football player? ›

The largest NFL player of all time is 7ft tall beanpole Richard Sligh, who played for the Raiders in the 60s - but weighed a mere 300lbs. Standing out from the crowd on and off the field, Krahn was tipped for big things after his scouting tape garnered thousands of views from D1 colleges.

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