Who Are the Tallest Long Snappers in the NFL? (2023-24)
I’ve been a College Strength Coach for twenty years and I’ve always found it helpful to show the Long Snappers 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 a harsh reality check.
This season, I did the same research I do every year. I combed through the 53-man active rosters from 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 a detailed guide focusing on the NFL’s tallest Long Snappers. Get ready to learn some random, yet interesting, football facts that you can show off to your friends.
Tallest NFL Long Snappers
In the NFL, the long snapper position, often overlooked, is usually filled by players who bring a unique combination of size and skill to the field. The tallest long snappers in the league are all 6’4″, which is a bit taller than the average long snapper, who typically stands around 6’2 1/4″.
While height might not be as critical for long snappers as it is for some other positions, these taller players demonstrate that a few extra inches can be advantageous. Their height can contribute to leverage and visibility over the line. It’s not just about snapping the ball; it’s also about blocking and coverage during punts and field goals.
Morgan Cox
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: 233 lbs
- Team: Tennessee Titans
- College: Tennessee
- Draft: Undrafted in 2010
- Years in NFL: 14 years
Camaron Cheeseman
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: 237 lbs
- Team: Washington Commanders
- College: Michigan
- Draft: 6th round, 2021 NFL Draft
- Years in NFL: 3 years
Alex Ward
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: 240 lbs
- Team: Los Angeles Rams
- College: UCF
- Draft: Undrafted in 2021
- Years in NFL: 3 years
Taybor Pepper
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: 245 lbs
- Team: San Francisco 49ers
- College: Michigan State
- Draft: Undrafted in 2016
- Years in NFL: 8 years
Charley Hughlett
- Height: 6’4″
- Weight: 248 lbs
- Team: Cleveland Browns
- College: UCF
- Draft: Undrafted in 2012
- Years in NFL: 12 years
Final Thoughts
This article on the tallest long snappers in the NFL, all standing at 6’4″, provides insight into a position that often goes unnoticed but is crucial to a team’s special teams success. Players like Morgan Cox of the Tennessee Titans and Charley Hughlett of the Cleveland Browns exemplify that while height might not be as critical for long snappers as for other positions, it can offer advantages in leverage and field vision.
However, the essence of a great long snapper lies not in their height but in their precision, consistency, and ability to execute under pressure. These players demonstrate that excellence in the NFL comes in various forms, with each role requiring a unique blend of physical and technical attributes.
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