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Statistics About The Average Offensive Lineman Height

The average height of an offensive lineman in the NFL is approximately 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm).

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we will explore the heights of offensive linemen across different football leagues, from the NFL to college and high school levels. From the towering Jonathan Ogden to the shortest NFL lineman Jack Shapiro, we will analyze the average heights and notable variations within this crucial position on the field. Stay tuned to uncover intriguing statistics that shed light on the physical attributes of these key players.

Statistic 1

"The average height of an offensive lineman in the NFL is about 6'5" (1.96 meters)."

Statistic 2

"According to a survey of all 32 NFL teams, the average height of starting offensive tackles was found to be 6’ 5.26”."

Statistic 3

"The tallest offensive lineman ever in the NFL was Jonathan Ogden at 6'9" (2.06 meters)."

Statistic 4

"In the Canadian Football League, the average height of an offensive lineman is 6’ 5” (1.96 meters)."

Statistic 5

"The shortest NFL offensive lineman was Jack Shapiro at 5'1" (1.55 meters)."

Statistic 6

"The average height of offensive linemen in Division 3 college football is roughly 6’2”."

Statistic 7

"The average height for high school offensive linemen is 6’0”."

Statistic 8

"The average height of a starting Center in the NFL is about 6’4”."

Statistic 9

"In the Arena Football League, the average height of an offensive lineman is 6'3"."

Statistic 10

"The average height of offensive linemen participating in NFL combines is approximately 6'4.63''."

Statistic 11

"The average height of former NFL All-Pro offensive linemen was 6'3.94"."

In conclusion, the statistics depict a consistent trend of tall average heights among offensive linemen across various levels of football, with the NFL offensive tackles being the tallest on average. The variation in heights seen across different leagues and levels indicates the importance of height in this position but also highlights the diversity within the position. The data also shows that while most offensive linemen are taller, there are exceptions at both ends of the height spectrum, demonstrating that success in this role is not solely determined by height.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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