Have you ever wondered who the shortest players in the NFL are? People assume the NFL chooses only tall players. But that’s not true as the league never discriminates against players in terms of height.
While having a tall height is advantageous, it doesn’t mean short players are less skilled. In this post, we will tell you about the 10 shortest NFL players in 2024. DashTickets has compiled a ranking of players, from which we have selected the shortest. DashTickets is a modern sports gambling analytics magazine in New Zealand that analyzes soccer and basketball leagues.
Here is the rundown of the shortest NFL players:
1. Boston Scott (5ft 6in)
At present, Boston Scott is the shortest player in the NFL. His position is running back in the Philadelphia Eagles. He was drafted into the NFL in 2018 by the New Orleans Saints. Fans call him the “The Giant Killer” because he tends to perform well against New York Giants.
Talking about Boston Scott, his full name is Boston Nealand Scott. He was born on 27th April 1995 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
2. Devin Singletary (5ft 7in)
Devin Singletary is a 26-year-old running back in the Buffalo Bills. With a height of 5ft 7in, he happens to be the second shortest player in the league. However, he doesn’t let his height come in the way of his performance. He was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills.
According to DashTickets, before starting his professional career, he played college football for Florida Atlantic Owls. During his sophomore year, he led all Division I FBS players with 33 combined rushing and receiving touchdowns, and 32 rushing touchdowns.
3. Marcus Jones (5ft 8in)
In the third spot, we have Marcus Elliot Jones who plays in the cornerback position for New England Patriots. Like most professional NFL players, he started his football career in college. He played college football on behalf of the Houston Cougars and Troy Trojans. He was selected in the NFL draft in 2022 by the Patriots.
Jones is currently 25 years old and grew up in Enterprise, Alabama. During his school time, he played both football and basketball. But with time, he realised his skills lie in football.
4. Tyrann Mathieu (5ft 9in)
Outside the NFL, Tyrann Mathieu’s height is not considered short at all. He is 5ft 9in tall and plays in the safety position in New Orleans Saints, reports DashTickets. He is currently 32 years old and was born and brought up in New Orleans, Louisiana.
He played college football at LSU, where he showcased his talent for the game. At that time, he had a reputation for causing turnovers and even created an SEC record with 11 career forced fumbles. It is because of this reason that he has the nickname “The Honey Badger.” During his sophomore year, he received the Chuck Bednarik Award for being the best defensive player in college. He also became a finalist for the Heisman Trophy during this time.
5. Aaron Jones (5ft 9in)
Aaron Jones plays in the running back position for the Green Bay Packers. He is one of the best players in the team with numerous awards under his belt. Born on 2nd December 1994, he is currently 30 years old. His birthplace is Savannah, Georgina.
In college, he played football for the UTEP Miners. He was picked by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft. That marked the start of his professional career. So far, he has played seven seasons with the Packers, leading the league with rushing touchdowns. He holds the third position in the list of all-time rushing yards on the team.
6. Kenneth Walker III (5ft 9 in)
Next up, we have Kenneth Walker III who plays in the running back position for Seattle Seahawks. He is only 23 years old and famous within the NFL community. People know him for his exceptional playing skills.
Walker was drafted in 2022 during the second round. At that time, he played college football for Michigan State and Wake Forest. With his skills and passion for the game, he won the Doak Walker and Walter Camp Awards in 2021. He was born on 20th October 2000, in Arlington, Tennessee.
7. Marquise Brown (5ft 9in)
Marquise Brown is a wide receiver for team Arizona Cardinals. This 27-year-old player is exceptionally talented, especially when he is on the field. He was drafted in the 2019 NFL by the Baltimore Ravens. He was so good that they selected him in the first round itself.
So far, he has played for three teams including the Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Cardinals, and Kansas City Chiefs. According to DashTickets, he started his professional career in 2019 and is currently active. Before the NFL, he played college football at College of the Canyons and Oklahoma.
8. Mark Ingram, Jr. (5ft 9in)
With a height of 5ft 9in, Mark Ingram, Jr. played in the running back position in New Orleans Saints. At present, he is an on-air personality for Fox Sports. He quit the NFL after playing 12 seasons.
Before the NFL, he was a part of his college football team and played for the Alabama Crimson Tide. For those who don’t know, he is the first-ever player to bag the Heisman Trophy with 1658 rushing yards. He was drafted into the NFL in 2011 by the New Orleans Saints.
9. Younghoe Koo (5ft 9in)
This South Korean-born player holds the placekicker position in the Atlanta Falcons. In 2020, he led the league which helped him gain the Pro Bowl title. He is known for his ability to perform onside kicks.
Before the NFL, he played college football for the Georgia Southern Eagles. He joined the NFL in 2017, with Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.
10. Quandre Diggs (5ft 9in)
Lastly, we have Quandre Diggs who plays in the safety position for Seattle Seahawks. Before getting drafted in the 2015 NFL, he played college football at Texas. He was selected by the Detroit Lions in the sixth round.
Initially, he played as a cornerback in the NFL but later moved to safety. He is currently 31 years old and active in the league. He was born in Angleton, Texas, and attended Angleton High School.
While the NFL is dominated by towering giants, these short kings are no less. They are living proof that size is not everything, especially if you have skills. These players defy all expectations with their exceptional skills, speed, and determination.