Average Height of NFL Punters (2024)

In the NFL, every inch counts – or does it? When it comes to punters, those often overlooked field-flipping specialists, height isn’t necessarily a yardstick for success.

Yet, there’s something undeniably intriguing about how these strategic kickers measure up against their fellow players in other positions. For this deep dive, I examined the heights and weights of all the punters on opening-day rosters for the 2023 season.

Are they as small as many fans probably assume, or do they blend in with the rest of the team’s lineup? Let’s snap the ball and find out how these unique athletes stack up in the literal height of competition.

NFL P Avg Height

The average height of an NFL Punter in 2023 is 6’2 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 Punters stack up, I tallied up how many players are at each specific height – from 5’10” all the way to 6’5″.

Punter Height Scale

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

This table provides some interesting insight into the punter position.

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

Which NFL Punters are the Tallest?

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

Here are the 9 tallest punters in the NFL this season, all measuring 6’4″ or taller:

Name	Height	Team
Bradley Pinion	6’5″	Atlanta Falcons
Logan Cooke	6’5″	Jacksonville Jaguars
Johnny Hekker	6’5″	Carolina Panthers
Daniel Whelan	6’5″	Green Bay Packers
J.K. Scott	6’5″	Los Angeles Chargers
Riley Dixon	6’4″	Denver Broncos
AJ Cole	6’4″	Las Vegas Raiders
Lou Hedley	6’4″	New Orleans Saints
Trenton Gill	6’4″	Chicago Bears

Which NFL Punters are the Shortest?

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

The 5 shortest punters in the NFL are all 6’0″ or shorter.

Name	Height	Team
Ryan Stonehouse	5’10”	Tennessee Titans
Cameron Johnston	5’11”	Houston Texans
Rigoberto Sanchez	6’0″	Indianapolis Colts
Corey Bojorquez	6’0″	Cleveland Browns
Pressley Harvin III	6’0″	Pittsburgh Steelers

Conclusion

As we’ve seen, NFL punters are as varied in height as they are in skill. Their height, interestingly diverse, doesn’t necessarily correlate with the distance or accuracy of their punts.

It’s a reminder that in football, as in life, success isn’t about meeting a standard measurement; it’s about maximizing your unique strengths.

So, whether they’re 6’5″ or a more modest 5’10”, these punters prove that it’s not the height you bring to the field, but the depth of your dedication and the strength of your kick. As fans, let’s celebrate the variety and versatility these athletes bring to the game, proving that in the NFL, excellence comes in all sizes.