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Statistics About The Average Wide Receiver Height

The average height of wide receivers in the NFL, for example, is around 6 feet 1 inch.

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

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In this post, we explore the heights of wide receivers in football, from the NFL to college and beyond. With statistics ranging from the average heights in different leagues to notable outliers, we delve into the fascinating world of wide receiver height trends.

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"The average height of an NFL wide receiver is about 6 feet 2 inches."

Statistic 2

"The average wide receiver height in the NCAA Division I is around 6 feet 1 inch."

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"The shortest wide receiver in NFL history, Jack "Soapy" Shapiro, stood at 5 feet 1 inch."

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"Among 2020 NFL draft prospects for wide receiver, the average height was 6 feet 1 inch."

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"Over 16% of wide receivers in the NFL were above the average height of 6 feet 2 inches in the 2020 season."

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"Less than 5% of wide receivers in the NFL were below the average height of 6 feet in the 2020 season."

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"The height of college wide receivers has increased by about 2 inches in the last 3 decades."

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"High school wide receivers average just under 6 feet in height."

Statistic 9

"The average height of NFL wide receivers decreased slightly from 2019 to 2020, from 6 feet 2.5 inches to 6 feet 2 inches."

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"The average height for wide receivers in the Arena Football League (AFL) is about 6 feet 1 inch."

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"Over 32% of NFL wide receivers are between 6 feet 1 inch and 6 feet 2 inches tall."

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"The average wide receiver height of Power Five conference (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, PAC-12, SEC) schools is also about 6 feet 1 inch."

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"The average height of first round pick wide receivers in the NFL has been 6 feet 1 inch over the last 20 years."

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"In the XFL, the average height of a wide receiver was just about 6 feet 1 inch for the 2020 season."

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"The average height of a female wide receiver in the Legends Football League (formerly Lingerie Football League) is estimated to be around 5 feet 6 inches."

In conclusion, the statistics on wide receiver heights across various football leagues show a consistent trend towards taller players, with the average height for NFL receivers being around 6 feet 2 inches. The data also reveal interesting nuances, such as the increase in height among college receivers over the past few decades and the relatively small percentage of NFL receivers below 6 feet tall. The statistics highlight the importance of height in the wide receiver position and how it can impact player selection and performance at different levels of competition.

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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