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Statistics About The Average Wr Height

The average height of a WR in the NFL is approximately 6 feet 1 inch.

Last Updated: June 18, 2024

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In this post, we explore the average heights of wide receivers in various football leagues and drafts, ranging from college to professional levels. The statistics reveal interesting trends in player heights across different teams and seasons, shedding light on the physical attributes of these key offensive players in the sport.

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"In Division 1 college football, the average height for a wide receiver is around 6'2" (188 cm),"

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"The average height of Wide Receivers in the NFL has remained relatively constant since 1974, ranging from 6'1" to 6'2","

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"In the 2020 NFL draft, the average height of the wide receiver selections was 6'1","

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"The average height of a wide receiver in the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) is around 6'0" (183cm),"

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"Going into the 2021 NFL season, the average height of wide receivers on the 'Houston Texans' roster was about 6'2","

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"In the 2018 NFL season, the average height of wide receivers on the NFL team, 'New York Giants' was 6'1'',"

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"The average wide receiver in the NFL from 1999 to 2019 was 73.3" (6'1.3") tall,"

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"The shortest average player height was that of a wide receiver at 5'11.3" in 1926,"

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"Dorial Green-Beckham, at 6'5", was one of the tallest wide receivers in the 2015 NFL draft, significantly above the average,"

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"The average height of a high school wide receiver is approximately 5’11”,"

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"In the 2019 NFL draft, the average height for a drafted wide receiver was about 6'1","

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"The average height for a wide receiver on the 2020 'Kansas City Chiefs' roster was about 6'1'',"

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"Wide receivers in the 2021 NFL draft averaged a height of around 6'1","

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"The average height of a 2021 WNFC (Women's National Football Conference) wide receiver is around 5'6" to 6'0","

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"In the 2021 'Baltimore Ravens' squad, wide receivers averaged a height of 6'1","

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"Wide receivers at the 2020 NFL pro-bowl game averaged a height of 6'2","

In summary, the statistics gathered from various levels of football demonstrate a consistent average height for wide receivers over the years, with most falling within the range of 6’0″ to 6’2″. While there are outliers, such as exceptionally tall players like Dorial Green-Beckham, the general trend shows a stable height profile for this position. The data also reveal variations in height among different teams and draft classes, highlighting the diversity within the wide receiver position across different leagues and seasons.

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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