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The NFL is full of very tall men that shouldn’t be as athletic as they are at their enormous sizes. Those behemoths can run, jump, pass, catch, and move more swiftly than a large majority of their viewers.
The average height of players in the league is north of 6-foot-2, and that number can change drastically from position to position. Players along the offensive and defensive lines often stand 6-foot-6 and up. The tallest current player in the league towers over his opposition at 6-foot-10 (more on him later).
You’d be hard-pressed to find extremely productive players that fall beneath the 6-foot threshold. It’s possible, but unlikely, to succeed in today’s NFL without size – and the competition is only getting bigger.
There are 10 current or former players to stand 6-foot-9 and up. Just one was 7-feet tall. Here are the tallest player in NFL history… for now!
First up! We’ll start with a player whose name alone is enough to suggest he’s one of the NFL’s tallest players of all time.
Jones was the first overall NFL Draft pick in 1974 out of Tennessee State. He spent each of his 15 professional seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
“Too Tall” Jones was 6-foot-9 and played defensive end. He racked up 106 career sacks before retiring in 1989. A three-time Pro Bowler, he won a Super Bowl with the organization in 1977.
Jones is a massive human being at 6-foot-9 and 370 pounds. He went undrafted in 2022 following a four-year career at the University of Indiana.
The offensive lineman signed with the Packers that same offseason and is currently a member of the Patriots practice squad. He’s appeared in one NFL game, which came in the 2023 campaign.
Ogden is an NFL legend, playing 12 professional seasons with the Baltimore Ravens. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2013 after hanging up the cleats in 2007.
The offensive lineman stood 6-foot-9 and was selected with the fourth overall pick in the 1996 NFL Draft. An 11-time Pro Bowler, he’s considered one of the greatest tackles of all time.
Another former Raven comes in next with 6-foot-9 Alejandro Villanueva. While he spent his final year with the franchise, he’s best remembered for his time with the rival Steelers.
The offensive lineman played spent seven years in the NFL, six of which came in Pittsburgh. He landed two Pro Bowl invites and helped his team reach the AFC title game in 2016.
Murray was only able to land practice squad recognition as a member of the Indianapolis Colts from 2022-23. Still, he presented an imposing presence for those lining up against him.
The offensive lineman is 6-foot-9 and currently playing in the CFL. He was a member of the North Texas college football team from 2015-2018.
