Okay, so I was digging into this whole “tallest quarterback in the NFL” thing the other day, and let me tell you, it was a bit of a rabbit hole.
First, I started with a simple search, just typing in “tallest QB in NFL history.” Boom, right away, the name Dan McGwire popped up. I saw that this guy is listed at a whopping 6’8″, which is just insane for a quarterback.
So, I’m thinking, “This must be the guy,” but then I start looking into active players. I found out that Justin Herbert, the Chargers’ QB, is 6’6″. I said to myself, “wow, he is currently the tallest active quarterback.”
Then I got curious about the shortest QB in NFL history. I searched online and found that Eddie LeBaron was the shortest at only 5’7″.
Here’s a little rundown of what I found:
Tallest QB Ever:
- Dan McGwire
- Height: 6’8″
- Teams: Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins
- Seasons: 5 (1991-1995)
Tallest Active QB:
- Justin Herbert
- Height: 6’6″
- Team: LA Chargers
Shortest QB Ever:
- Eddie LeBaron
- Height: 5’7″
It’s wild to see the difference in height among these players. But it just goes to show that you don’t need to be a giant to play quarterback. And honestly, finding out about Dan McGwire was a shock. I had never heard of him before, but 6’8″ is massive!
Anyway, that’s my little deep dive into the heights of NFL quarterbacks. I just thought it was a fun fact to share. You never know what you’ll find when you start poking around on the internet.
