Average Height of NFL Kickers (2023)

When we talk about the giants of the NFL, our minds often race to towering quarterbacks and Herculean defensive ends. But what about those often-overlooked heroes of the gridiron, the kickers?

For this article, we’re taking a fun detour from the usual stats and strategies to take a closer look at something a bit different – the average height of NFL kickers.

Now, let’s be clear: height isn’t exactly the secret ingredient to a kicker’s success. A kicker’s prowess doesn’t hinge on their ability to reach the top shelf without a stool. However, it’s always intriguing to see the physical makeup of these athletes who often deliver some of the game’s most nail-biting moments.

For this deep dive, I examined the heights and weights of all the kickers on opening-day rosters for the 2023 season. Are they the Goliaths of the field or the Davids armed with golden boots? Let’s find out.

NFL K Avg Height

The average height of an NFL Kicker in 2023 is 6’0 1/4″.

However, averages don’t often tell the whole story. I wanted to take a closer look.

So, to give you an even better idea of how NFL Kickers stack up, I tallied up how many players are at each specific height – from 5’7″ all the way to 6’5″.

Kicker Height Scale

Height	Number of Players
5’7″	1
5’8″	1
5’9″	1
5’10”	4
5’11”	5
6’0″	7
6’1″	4
6’2″	3
6’3″	2
6’4″	1
6’5″	2

This table provides some interesting insight into the kicker position.

This overall range and variety of heights highlight that height is definitely not a key factor for success as a kicker. While most positions on the football field will cluster around a specific ‘prototype size’, that’s simply not the case here.

Which NFL Kickers are the Tallest?

Curious to know who the guys are at the bottom of the table above? Thought you might.

Here are the 8 tallest kickers in the NFL this season, all measuring 6’2″ or taller:

Name	Height	Team
Daniel Carlson	6’5″	Las Vegas Raiders
Anders Carlson	6’5″	Green Bay Packers
Harrison Butker	6’4″	Kansas City Chiefs
Brandon McManus	6’3″	Jacksonville Jaguars
Brandon Aubrey	6’3″	Dallas Cowboys
Chris Boswell	6’2″	Pittsburgh Steelers
Graham Gano	6’2″	New York Giants
Dustin Hopkins	6’2″	Cleveland Browns

Which NFL Kickers are the Shortest?

Just as interesting (or maybe even more so) as which guys are the tallest is which players are the shortest.

The 7 shortest kickers in the NFL are all 5’10” or shorter.

Name	Height	Team
Blake Grupe	5’7″	New Orleans Saints
Cairo Santos	5’8″	Chicago Bears
Jake Elliott	5’9″	Philadelphia Eagles
Matt Prater	5’10”	Arizona Cardinals
Younghoe Koo	5’10”	Atlanta Falcons
Tyler Bass	5’10”	Buffalo Bills
Jason Myers	5’10”	Seattle Seahawks

Conclusion

As we wrap up our look at the heights of NFL kickers this season, one thing stands clear – size isn’t everything (at least when it comes to kickers). While it’s been fun to explore the physical stature of these special teams’ aces, their true value lies far beyond their height.

Whether they stand tall like a basketball forward or not, each kicker brings a unique skill set. Their precision, mental toughness, and ability to perform under pressure are what set them apart.

So, the next time you watch a kicker line up for that game-winning field goal, remember: it’s not about how high they can reach, but how far they can send that ball soaring.