Who Are the Tallest Cornerbacks in the NFL? (2023-24)
I’ve been a Sports Performance Coach for twenty years and I’ve always found it impactful to show the Cornerbacks I coached the sizes of NFL players at their position. This has proven over the years to be motivational for players needing to add size and sometimes served as a harsh reality check.
I did the same research this season that I do every year. I poured through the 53-man active rosters for the 2023 NFL season, immediately following the final preseason cuts, a total of nearly 1700 players and broke them down by position.
By popular demand, I have put together this guide focusing on the NFL’s tallest Cornerbacks. Get ready to learn some random, yet interesting, football facts that you can show off to your friends.
The Tallest NFL Cornerbacks
The eight tallest Cornerbacks in the NFL each boast an impressive height of 6’3″ or taller, showcasing a trend towards greater height in this position. This stands in contrast to the average height of a cornerback, which is just under 6’0″.
There is also a substantial group of approximately 20 cornerbacks who are just an inch shorter at 6’2″, indicating a significant presence of tall players in this position.
I’ve included all these athletes in the two lists below, starting with the group of 8 listed at 6’3″ and up.
Tariq Woolen
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: 210 lbs
- Team: Seattle Seahawks
- College: UTSA
- Draft: 2021, Round 5
- Years in NFL: 3
Nahshon Wright
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: 183 lbs
- Team: Dallas Cowboys
- College: Oregon State
- Draft: 2021, Round 3
- Years in NFL: 3
Benjamin St-Juste
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 200 lbs
- Team: Washington Commanders
- College: Minnesota
- Draft: 2021, Round 3
- Years in NFL: 3
Tre Flowers
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 203 lbs
- Team: Atlanta Falcons
- College: Oklahoma State
- Draft: 2018, Round 5
- Years in NFL: 6
Julius Brents
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 202 lbs
- Team: Indianapolis Colts
- College: Kansas State
- Draft: 2022, Round 5
- Years in NFL: 2
Tre Hawkins III
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Team: New York Giants
- College: California
- Draft: 2022, Undrafted
- Years in NFL: 2
Joshua Williams
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 193 lbs
- Team: Kansas City Chiefs
- College: Fayetteville State
- Draft: 2022, Round 4
- Years in NFL: 2
Sauce Gardner
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Team: New York Jets
- College: Cincinnati
- Draft: 2022, Round 1
- Years in NFL: 2
6’2″ Cornerbacks
Here is that second group of players, each measuring right at 6’2″.
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| James Pierre | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Eli Ricks | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Joey Porter Jr. | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Christian Matthew | Arizona Cardinals |
| Ahkello Witherspoon | Los Angeles Rams |
| Michael Davis | Los Angeles Chargers |
| Jaylen Watson | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Brandon Facyson | Las Vegas Raiders |
| Akayleb Evans | Minnesota Vikings |
| Darius Rush | Kansas City Chiefs |
| Zyon McCollum | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| Martin Emerson | Cleveland Browns |
| Deonte Banks | New York Giants |
| DaRon Bland | Dallas Cowboys |
| Pat Surtain II | Denver Broncos |
| Christian Gonzalez | New England Patriots |
| Jaylon Jones | Indianapolis Colts |
| Kelee Ringo | Philadelphia Eagles |
| Rasul Douglas | Green Bay Packers |
| Lonnie Johnson | New Orleans Saints |
Final Thoughts
This article highlights the presence of exceptionally tall cornerbacks in the NFL, with several players standing at 6’3″ and above. While these athletes exemplify a trend towards greater height in the cornerback position, it’s important to acknowledge that height alone is not a guarantee of success in this role.
The effectiveness of a cornerback depends on a combination of physical attributes, including agility, speed, and technical skills, alongside the ability to read the game and react strategically. Therefore, while height can be a beneficial attribute, it must be complemented by other skills and abilities to truly excel in the NFL.
