The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league in the United States. It is the wealthiest in terms of revenue, has the most valuable franchise teams, and the highest average attendance as a professional sports league globally. But what makes it more special? Is it the popularity of its end of the season finale, the Super Bowl, its devout following/ huge Tv broadcast deals or its well-built, dominant, and talented football players with spectacular physiques? Yes, all these are contributing factors, but today we look into the NFL’s big men who use their height, size, and strength as a formidable advantage to dominate their opponents in order to achieve success.
Top 50 Tallest Nfl Player
Dan Skipper
| Team |
Detroit Lions |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle/Guard |
| Age |
29 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 10 |
| Weight |
330 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- Super Bowl champion (LIII)
- First-team All-SEC (2016)
- Second-team All-SEC (2015)
- Freshman All-American (2014)
|
Caleb Jones
| Team |
Green Bay Packers |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
25 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 9 |
| Weight |
370 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
Undrafted: 2022 |
Rob Havenstein
| Team |
Los Angeles Rams |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
32 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
330 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- Super Bowl champion (LVI)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team – (2015)
- First-team All-American – (2014)
- First-team All-Big Ten – (2014)
- Second-team All-Big Ten – (2013)
|
Calais Campbell
| Team |
Miami Dolphins |
| Position |
Defensive End |
| Age |
37 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
282 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year (2019)
- PFWA NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2017)
- First-team All-Pro (2017)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (2014, 2016)
- 6× Pro Bowl (2014, 2015, 2017–2020)
- NFL 2010s All-Decade Team
- NFLPA Alan Page Community Award (2024)
- Bart Starr Award (2019)
- Art Rooney Award (2022)
- First-team All-ACC (2006)
|
Kolton Miller
| Team |
Las Vegas Raiders |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
28 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 9 |
| Weight |
325 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- Second team All-Pac-12 (2017)
|
Zach Gentry
| Team |
Las Vegas Raiders |
| Position |
Tight end |
| Age |
27 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
265 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- Third-team All-Big Ten (2018)
|
Orlando Brown Jr.
| Team |
Cincinnati Bengals |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
28 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
345 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- Super Bowl champion (LVII)
- 4× Pro Bowl (2019–2022)
- Unanimous All-American (2017)
- 2× Big 12 Offensive Lineman of the Year (2016, 2017)
- 2× First-team All-Big 12 (2016, 2017)
|
Donald Parham Jr.
| Team |
Los Angeles Chargers |
| Position |
Tight End |
| Age |
26 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
237 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- Mid-Season All-XFL (2020)
|
Mike McGlinchey
| Team |
Denver Broncos |
| Position |
Offensive Lineman |
| Age |
29 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
315 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2018)
- Consensus All-American (2017)
|
Trent Brown
| Team |
Cincinnati Bengals |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
31 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight |
370 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- Super Bowl Champion (LIII)
- Pro Bowl (2019)
|
Jordan Mailata
| Team |
Philadelphia Eagles |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
27 |
| Nationality |
Australia |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
365 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft – 2018 – Round: 7 – Pick: 233
|
Conor McDermott
| Team |
Free Agent |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
31 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
305 lb. |
| Career Highlights |
- 2× Second-team All-Pac-12 (2015, 2016)
|
Dennis Kelly
| Team |
Free Agent |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
34 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
321 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- Philadelphia Eagles (2012–2015)
- Tennessee Titans (2016–2020)
- Green Bay Packers (2021)
- Indianapolis Colts (2022)
- Philadelphia Eagles (2023)
- New York Jets (2023)
|
Cornelius Lucas
| Team |
Washington Commanders |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
33 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
327 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- Detroit Lions (2014–2016)
- Los Angeles Rams (2017)
- New Orleans Saints (2018)
- Chicago Bears (2019)
- Washington Football Team / Commanders (2020–present)
|
Brandon Parker
| Team |
San Francisco 49ers |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
28 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
320 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- First-team All-American (2017)
- Second-team All-American (2016)
- MEAC Offensive Lineman of the Year (2015–2017)
- First-team All-MEAC (2015–2017)
- Third-team All-MEAC (2014)
|
Tommy Doyle
| Team |
Buffalo Bills |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
26 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
320 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft – 2021 – Round: 5 – Pick: 161
|
Spencer Brown
| Team |
Buffalo Bills |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
26 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
311 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft – 2021 – Round: 3 – Pick: 93
- Second-team All-MVFC (2019)
|
Luke Tenuta
| Team |
Green Bay Packers |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
24 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
314 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- Third team All-ACC (2021)
|
Daniel Faalele
| Team |
Baltimore Ravens |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
24 |
| Nationality |
Australia/United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
380 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- First-team All-Big Ten (2021)
|
Charlie Heck
| Team |
Houston Texans |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
27 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
311 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft – 2020 – Round: 4 – Pick: 126
|
Stone Forsythe
| Team |
Seattle Seahawks |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
26 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
307 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft – 2021 – Round: 6 – Pick: 208
|
Matt Waletzko
| Team |
Dallas Cowboys |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
24 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
305 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft – 2022 – Round: 5 – Pick: 155
- First-team All-MVFC (2021)
- Second-team All-MVFC (2020)
|
Aidan Hutchinson
| Team |
Detroit Lions |
| Position |
Defensive End |
| Age |
23 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
268 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- NFL draft – 2022 – Round: 1 – Pick: 2
- Pro Bowl (2023)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2022)
- Ted Hendricks Award (2021)
- Lombardi Award (2021)
- Lott Trophy (2021)
- Unanimous All-American (2021)
- Big Ten Most Valuable Player (2021)
- Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year (2021)
- Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year (2021)
- First-team All-Big Ten (2021)
- Third-team All-Big Ten (2019)
|
Isaiahh Loudermilk
| Team |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Position |
Defensive Tackle |
| Age |
26 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
293 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft – 2021 – Round: 5 – Pick: 156
- Third-team All-Big Ten (2020)
|
Tanoh Kpassagnon
| Team |
New Orleans Saints |
| Position |
Defensive End |
| Age |
30 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
289 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- NFL draft – 2017 – Round: 2 – Pick: 59
- Super Bowl champion (LIV)
- 2× First-team All-CAA (2015, 2016)
- CAA Defensive Player of the Year (2016)
|
Arik Armstead
| Team |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Position |
Defensive End |
| Age |
30 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
290 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft – 2015 – Round: 1 – Pick: 17
|
Evan Neal
| Team |
New York Giants |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
23 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 8 |
| Weight |
350 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- NFL draft – 2022 – Round: 1 – Pick: 7
- CFP national champion (2020)
- Consensus All-American (2021)
- First-team All-SEC (2021)
|
Tyree Jackson
| Team |
New York Giants |
| Position |
Tight End |
| Age |
26 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
249 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- MAC Most Valuable Player (2018)
- MAC Offensive Player of the Year (2018)
- First team All-MAC (2018)
|
Taylor Lewan
| Team |
Free Agent |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
33 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
315 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- 3× Pro Bowl (2016–2018)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2014)
- 2× First-team All-American (2012, 2013)
- 2× Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year (2012, 2013)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2012, 2013)
- Second-team All-Big Ten (2011)
|
Anthony Nelson
| Team |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Position |
Linebacker |
| Age |
27 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
271 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- Second-team All-Big Ten (2018)
- Third-team All-Big Ten (2017)
|
Raekwon Davis
| Team |
Indianapolis Colts |
| Position |
Defensive Tackle |
| Age |
27 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
325 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2020)
- CFP national champion (2017)
- First-team All-SEC (2017)
- 2× Second-team All-SEC (2018, 2019)
|
Joshua Kaindoh
| Team |
Indianapolis Colts |
| Position |
Defensive End |
| Age |
25 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 6 |
| Weight |
260 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- Super Bowl champion (LVII)
|
Storm Norton
| Team |
Atlanta Falcons |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
30 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
317 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
Undrafted: 2017 |
Trevor Penning
| Team |
New Orleans Saints |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
25 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
325 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft – 2022 – Round: 1 – Pick: 19
- First-team All-MVFC (2021)
|
Brian O’Neill
| Team |
Minnesota Vikings |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
28 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
310 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- Pro Bowl (2021)
- First team All-ACC (2017)
- Third-team All-ACC (2016)
- Piesman Trophy Winner (2016)
|
Andrus Peat
| Team |
Las Vegas Raiders |
| Position |
Guard |
| Age |
30 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
316 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- 3× Pro Bowl (2018–2020)
- Morris Trophy (2014)
- First-team All-Pac-12 (2014)
- Second-team All-Pac-12 (2013)
|
Jesse James
| Team |
Free Agent |
| Position |
Tight End |
| Age |
30 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
261 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft: 2015, Round: 5, Pick: 160
|
Colby Parkinson
| Team |
Los Angeles Rams |
| Position |
Tight End |
| Age |
25 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
251 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- NFL draft: 2020, Round: 4, Pick: 133
- Second-team All-Pac-12 (2019)
|
Matt Peart
| Team |
Denver Broncos |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
27 |
| Nationality |
Jamaica/United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
318 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft: 2020, Round: 3, Pick: 99
- First team All-AAC (2019)
|
Elerson Smith
| Team |
Las Vegas Raiders |
| Position |
Defensive End |
| Age |
26 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
252 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- NFL draft: 2021, Round: 4, Pick: 116
- First-team All-MVFC (2020)
|
Walker Little
| Team |
Jacksonville Jaguars |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
25 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
325 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- NFL draft: 2021, Round: 2, Pick: 45
- First-team All-Pac-12 (2018)
- Pac-12 Co-Offensive Freshman of the Year (2017)
|
Andrew Trainer
| Team |
Los Angeles Chargers |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
26 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
320 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
NA |
Fred Johnson
| Team |
Philadelphia Eagles |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
27 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
326 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
Undrafted: 2019 |
Blake Brandel
| Team |
Minnesota Vikings |
| Position |
Guard |
| Age |
27 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
315 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft – 2020 – Round: 6 – Pick: 203
|
Matt Pryor
| Team |
Chicago Bears |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
29 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
332 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft – 2018 – Round: 6 – Pick: 206
- Second-team All-Big 12 (2017)
|
Landon Young
| Team |
New Orleans Saints |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
26 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
321 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- NFL draft – 2021 – Round: 6 – Pick: 206
- First-team All-SEC (2020)
|
Taylor Decker
| Team |
Detroit Lions |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
30 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
318 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2016)
- CFP national champion (2014)
- Consensus All-American (2015)
- Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year (2015)
- First-team All–Big Ten (2015)
- Second-team All–Big Ten (2014)
|
John FitzPatrick
| Team |
Atlanta Falcons |
| Position |
Tight End |
| Age |
24 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
250 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- NFL draft – 2022 – Round: 6 – Pick: 213
- CFP National Champion (2021)
|
Mekhi Becton
| Team |
Philadelphia Eagles |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
25 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
363 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
-
- NFL draft – 2020 – Round: 1 – Pick: 11
- Jacobs Blocking Award (2019)
- First-team All-ACC (2019)
|
Yosh Nijman
| Team |
Carolina Panthers |
| Position |
Offensive Tackle |
| Age |
28 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
314 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
Undrafted: 2019 |
Ian Bunting
| Team |
Free Agent |
| Position |
Tight End |
| Age |
28 |
| Nationality |
United States of America |
| Height |
6 ft 7 |
| Weight |
257 lb. |
| Career Accolades |
Undrafted: 2019 |
Who Are The Tallest Nfl Players In 2024?
Below is our list of the most towering figures in the American Football League who not only stand out for their talents but also physique and height;
- Dan Skipper;
- Caleb Jones;
- Rob Havenstein;
- Calais Campbell;
- Kolton Miller;
- Zach Gentry;
- Orlando Brown Jr.;
- Donald Parham Jr.;
- Mike McGlinchey;
- Trent Brown;
- Jordan Mailata;
- Conor McDermott;
- Dennis Kelly;
- Cornelius Lucas;
- Brandon Parker;
Author’s Conclusion
In the NFL, a player’s sheer power, size, and remarkable athleticism really matter for them to show their dominance and competitive edge on the field. Their height, especially the offensive tacklers, crucially impact their performances in professional American Football.
Moreover, the players’ tall statues coupled with toned physiques are game-changing abilities and it offers them diverse advantages like reach, power, and visibility which enhance their effectiveness in a football match and successful careers.
FAQs
Who is the tallest NFL player?
Dan Skipper – 6 ft 10.
Who is the tallest Quarterback in the NFL?
Justin Herbert – 6 ft 6.
Who is the tallest wide receiver in the NFL?
Mike Evans, Allen Lazard, Equanimeous St. Brown, and A.T. Perry – 6 ft 5.
Who is the tallest player in NFL history?
Richard Sligh, 7′ 0”
Who is the tallest cornerback in the NFL?
Israel Mukuamu – 6 ft 4.
