Man, I was curious about the size of NFL quarterbacks the other day, so I did a deep dive into it. Let me tell you, it was quite the journey, and I’ve got some interesting stuff to share.
First, I hit up the internet to get a general idea. Turns out, the average height for an NFL quarterback is around 6’3″. That seemed pretty tall, so I started digging for more specifics.
- I found out that the tallest quarterback in NFL history was Dan McGwire, a real giant at 6’8″. Can you imagine trying to see over that guy?
- On the other end of the spectrum, the shortest was Eddie LeBaron, who stood at 5’7″. That’s quite a difference!
Then I got into the weight thing. I learned that an average quarterback weighs around 225 lbs. That makes sense, they need to be solid to take those hits.
But then I stumbled upon some info that threw me for a loop. Apparently, some sources say you can be a successful quarterback at 5’11”, but it’s way less common. Most quarterbacks are taller, like 6’3″ to 6’5″. Height helps them see over the offensive line and throw over defenders, which makes total sense.
As I looked more into it, I realized there’s a whole range of heights in the NFL, not just for quarterbacks. It turns out the average height for all NFL players is about 6’2″.
So yeah, that was my little adventure into the world of NFL quarterback sizes. It was a wild ride of numbers and comparisons, but I sure learned a lot.
