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The Tallest NFL Players Right Now, Ranked

Updated January 9, 2020 3.3k votes 518 voters 19.2k views46 items

List RulesVote up the players over 6'6" who use their size to their advantage.

Football is a sport about big men using their size and strength to dominate their opponents on the field, and the tallest players in the NFL right now are using every inch of their height to succeed on the gridiron. Whether you're talking about the long-armed linemen who kickstart the offense or the giant tight ends who go over the top in the middle of the field, being tall is a huge advantage for these NFL stars.

Jimmy Graham and Jesse James are among the tight ends over 6-foot-6 tall to achieve tremendous success in the league, beating defenses with their tremendous combination of height, reach, and strength. Eric Fisher and Sam Young join the list of linemen who help block for their running backs and quarterbacks by using those long arms to push off defenses and provide space for the offense to operate.

But who are the best tall players in the NFL right now? Who are the biggest big men helping their teams get a leg up on the competition with their size and strength? Vote below, then head over and check out the shortest players in the NFL for a look at the other side of the coin.

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  • 1
    Alejandro Villanueva
    250
    64

    Alejandro Villanueva

    Offensive lineman

    Birthplace: Meridian, Mississippi, United States, with Territories

    Age: 32

    Teams: Philadelphia Eagles

    6 feet, 9 inches

  • 2
    Dan Skipper
    154
    74

    Dan Skipper

    Offensive tackle

    6 feet, 9 inches

  • 3
    Calais Campbell
    145
    71

    Calais Campbell

    Defensive end

    Birthplace: Denver, Colorado

    Age: 34

    Teams: Arizona Cardinals

    6 feet, 8 inches

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  • 4
    Demar Dotson
    110
    54

    Demar Dotson

    Tackle

    Birthplace: Alexandria, Louisiana

    Age: 34

    Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    6 feet, 9 inches

  • 5
    DeForest Buckner
    75
    30

    DeForest Buckner

    Defensive tackle

    6 feet, 7 inches

  • 6
    Orlando Brown
    74
    35

    Orlando Brown

    Tackle

    Birthplace: Washington, D.C.

    Age: Dec. at 41 (1970-2011)

    6 feet, 8 inches

  • 7
    Trent Brown
    60
    24

    Trent Brown

    Offensive tackle

    6 feet, 8 inches

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  • 8
    Jimmy Graham
    92
    58

    Jimmy Graham

    Tight end

    Birthplace: Goldsboro, North Carolina

    Age: 33

    Teams: Green Bay Packers

    6 feet, 7 inches

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  • 9
    Nate Solder
    77
    45

    Nate Solder

    Tackle

    Birthplace: Denver, Colorado

    Age: 32

    Teams: New England Patriots, Colorado Buffaloes football

    6 feet, 8 inches

  • 10
    Andrew Whitworth
    47
    17

    Andrew Whitworth

    Tackle

    Birthplace: Monroe, Louisiana

    Age: 38

    Teams: Los Angeles Rams

    6 feet, 7 inches

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  • 11
    Zach Gentry
    44
    24

    Zach Gentry

    Tight end

    6 feet, 8 inches

  • 12
    Mike McGlinchey
    58
    40

    Mike McGlinchey

    Offensive tackle

    6 feet, 8 inches

  • 13
    Arik Armstead
    40
    21

    Arik Armstead

    Defensive end

    6 feet, 7 inches

  • 14
    Kolton Miller
    42
    27

    Kolton Miller

    Tackle

    Birthplace: Roseville, California

    Teams: Oakland Raiders

    6 feet, 8 inches

  • 15
    Jesse James
    45
    31

    Jesse James

    Tight end

    Teams: Detroit Lions

    6 feet, 7 inches

  • 16
    Taylor Lewan
    38
    25

    Taylor Lewan

    Offenisve tackle

    Birthplace: Scottsdale, Phoenix, Arizona

    Age: 29

    Teams: Michigan Wolverines football

    6 feet, 7 inches

  • 17
    Eric Fisher
    42
    32

    Eric Fisher

    Tackle

    Birthplace: Rochester, Michigan

    Age: 29

    Teams: Kansas City Chiefs

    6 feet, 7 inches

  • 18
    Levine Toilolo
    40
    30

    Levine Toilolo

    Tight end

    Birthplace: La Mesa, California

    Age: 29

    Teams: Atlanta Falcons

    6 feet, 8 inches

  • 19
    Rob Havenstein
    37
    27

    Rob Havenstein

    Offensive tackle

    6 feet, 8 inches

  • 20
    Dennis Kelly
    35
    25

    Dennis Kelly

    Tackle

    Birthplace: Chicago Heights, Illinois

    Age: 30

    Teams: Philadelphia Eagles

    6 feet, 8 inches

  • 21
    Anthony Castonzo
    22
    11

    Anthony Castonzo

    Tackle

    Birthplace: Des Plaines, Illinois

    Age: 32

    Teams: Indianapolis Colts

    6 feet, 7 inches

  • 22
    Conor McDermott
    31
    22

    Conor McDermott

    Offensive tackle

    Age: 30

    Teams: Nebraska Cornhuskers football

    6 feet, 8 inches

  • 23
    Demetrius Harris
    22
    12

    Demetrius Harris

    Tight end

    Age: 24

    Teams: Kansas City Chiefs

    6 feet, 7 inches

  • 24
    Margus Hunt
    32
    25

    Margus Hunt

    Defensive end

    6 feet, 8 inches

  • 25
    Darren Fells
    32
    27

    Darren Fells

    Tight end

    Birthplace: Fullerton, California

    Age: 34

    6 feet, 7 inches

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