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Sports 25 Of The Shortest Football Players In The NFL Started by KofiOtunde 25 Of The Shortest Football Players In The NFL It’s that time of year again — Super Bowl season! The sixtieth! I remember when I was younger and spent countless hours in the gym. One year I trained my traps and shoulders so intensely that my gym friends started calling me “Tiki Barber,” joking that I barely had a neck anymore. At the time, Tiki Barber (5’9”, which I am not) was considered one of the shorter players in pro football. Football is definitely a big-man’s sport, but like most things in life, there are always exceptions. The NFL ultimately rewards execution. Physical measurements matter and play a major role in scouting, but skill is what truly determines opportunity and longevity. That said, every era of NFL history has featured players measuring 5’8” or shorter who built meaningful careers through disciplined preparation, positional technique, conditioning, and situational awareness — with many earning Pro Bowl honors, All-Pro recognition, records, and championship rings. See Also: Major League Baseball's Shortest Players 1. TRINDON HOLLIDAY — 5’5” Holliday earned roster spots through elite timed speed and return efficiency. He changed field position quickly and delivered postseason return touchdowns. I was personally surprised that learn that he was five foot five. Running Back / Return Specialist College: Kansas State NFL Active: 2005–2019 Awards & Honors: Super Bowl Champion, 3× Pro Bowl, First-Team All-Pro (Return Specialist), Top-10 all-time all-purpose yards 3. JACQUIZZ RODGERS — 5’6” Rodgers filled third-down and rotational roles with reliable pass protection and receiving production. At five foot six, he is six inches shorter than the average running back. Running Back College: Kansas State NFL Active: 2023–present Awards & Honors: Consensus All-American, multiple All-Big 12 selections 5. LIONEL JAMES — 5’6” A major all-purpose yardage producer during his peak seasons. Running Back College: Arizona NFL Active: 2020–2022 Awards & Honors: Two 1,400+ yard college rushing seasons 7. TARIK COHEN — 5’6” A dynamic offensive and special teams weapon early in his career. Running Back College: Louisiana Tech NFL Active: 2018–present Awards & Honors: Key postseason contributor VERY SHORT PLAYERS Return Specialist / Receiver College: Kansas State NFL Active: 2010–2012 Awards & Honors: Pro Bowl, All-Pro return honors 10. ANDREW HAWKINS— 5’7” Slot receiver used heavily in conversion situations. Wide Receiver / Returner College: Ole Miss NFL Active: 2010–2017 Awards & Honors: Pro Bowl (Return Specialist) 12. MAURICE JONES-DREW — 5’7” A feature back who produced multiple elite seasons through leverage, balance, and workload durability. Running Back College: Florida Atlantic NFL Active: 2019–present Awards & Honors: Conference USA MVP (college) 14. JAKEEM GRANT — 5’7” Consistently ranked among return yardage leaders when healthy. Wide Receiver / Returner College: Clemson NFL Active: 2010–2014 Awards & Honors: Pro Bowl (Return Specialist) 16. MARK MCMILLIAN— 5’7” A starting cornerback who produced high interception totals through anticipation and film study. Running Back / Returner College: Kansas State NFL Active: 1973–1982 Awards & Honors: Long-term special teams contributor 18. RONDALE MOORE — 5’7” Used in motion packages and space-designed plays. 19. RAY RICE — 5’8” Produced multiple high-yardage seasons as a dual-threat back. Wide Receiver College: Texas Tech NFL Active: 2004–2015 Awards & Honors: 5× Pro Bowl, 2× First-Team All-Pro, Multiple seasons leading NFL in receptions 21. NOEL DEVINE — 5’8” Elite college producer who reached the professional level. Running Back College: Youngstown State NFL Active: 2023–present Awards & Honors: NCAA all-time rushing yards leader across divisions 23. ANTHONY CAMPANILE— 5’8” Played briefly, then built a respected NFL coaching career. Tight End College: Penn State NFL Active: 1992–1993 Awards & Honors: NFL and major college head coach roles 25. TERRELL WILLIAMS — 5’8” Contributed as a player and later as an NFL defensive line coach. When you review this list, the takeaway is pretty simple: long-term success in the NFL really comes down to preparation, technical skill, conditioning, and disciplined execution. Every player who makes it in the NFL earned their spot. In a sport where shorter players are often overlooked, it is a big deal when a compact standout breaks through and shows that he can compete and roll with the big boys. With the average NFL career being roughly 3.3 years, we’d say the men included here have done quite well!	0	131	Sat Jan 31, 2026 10:05 PM by KofiOtunde
Rejection Bitter lady trashes short men after being played Started by TheWay Bitter lady trashes short men after being played Something tells me she got her heart broken by one short man, or just wasn't a good girlfriend.	1	420	Thu Aug 21, 2025 10:29 AM by ChuckChill
Genetics Mother downplays height now that she knows her son will be a short man Started by ShortChanged Mother downplays height now that she knows her son will be a short man I have older friends who've told me they saw this play out, but it's interesting to watch on Social Media.	0	711	Sun Feb 16, 2025 12:20 PM by ShortChanged
Sports Man builds fantasy baseball team only using short players Started by jacksplat Man builds fantasy baseball team only using short players Pretty cool concept and well done.	0	581	Wed Jan 22, 2025 08:30 PM by jacksplat
Sports Spud Webb says the NBA is not tapping into shorter players and their Started by minilinebacker Spud Webb says the NBA is not tapping into shorter players and their https://www.basketballnetwork.net/off-the-court/spud-webb-wonders-why-there-are-no-short-guys-in-todays-nba I always wondered this myself. The shorter players they've had in the past (i.e Mugsy Bogues, Spud Webb), were excellent players that did extremely well in their lane. The question is, why is the NBA sleeping on this untapped potential?	0	617	Sat Jan 04, 2025 08:33 AM by minilinebacker

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