When 35-year-old Lane Johnson, standing 6-foot-6 and weighing 325 pounds, describes himself as "one of the smaller guys" in his position room, you know the Philadelphia Eagles have assembled something special along their offensive line.
The Eagles’ starting offensive line averages 6-foot-6 and 338 pounds, making them the tallest and heaviest offensive lineup in Super Bowl history.
This unprecedented size advantage has become a cornerstone of the team's championship formula, helping fuel a ground attack that rushed for a franchise-record 3,048 yards in 2024—sixth-most in NFL history.
The Eagles' size advantage is staggering compared to league standards. The average NFL offensive lineman stands at 6 feet, 4.9 inches and weighs around 315 pounds, meaning Philadelphia’s starting five towers nearly two inches taller and outweighs the average by more than 20 pounds per player.
Even elite units like the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Buffalo Bills, both considered among the league's best offensive lines, rely more on technique and athleticism than pure mass to achieve their success.
Philadelphia’s current starting lineup from left to right features Jordan Mailata (6-8, 365 pounds), Landon Dickerson (6-6, 332 pounds), Cam Jurgens (6-3, 303 pounds), Mekhi Becton (6-7, 364 pounds) and Johnson (6-6, 325 pounds).
According to Pro Football Focus, Mailata led the entire NFL in offensive grade (96.9) and run-blocking grade (94.9), while Johnson ranked first among NFL right tackles in pass-blocking grade (88.1).
The depth chart tells an even more impressive story about the franchise’s commitment to size. Johnson referenced the young prospects behind him: draft picks Myles Hinton (6-6, 323), Cameron Williams (6-5, 317), and undrafted free agent Hollin Pierce (6-8, 341).
Even among these developmental players, Johnson noted he might be “one of the smaller guys.”
“They're big,” Johnson said about his position room. “Everybody’s big. When you look at our room and the size that we have in that room, when I’m one of the smaller guys in that room, that’s impressive, and that’s how it really is.”
The rookie additions to the offensive line room represent more than just depth—they’re insurance for the future. Johnson praised the newcomers’ football intelligence: “In the meeting rooms and coaches are asking questions about what is this, what is that, they’re very smart, they’re in tune. They’ve been a lot of fun so far.”
While other teams focus on speed and athleticism, the Eagles have doubled down on pure size and strength. The results speak for themselves. In an era where defensive players are getting faster and more athletic, the Eagles have found success by going bigger and stronger.
When Lane Johnson—a 6-6, 325-pound All-Pro—considers himself among the smaller players in his position room, it signals a paradigm shift that could influence offensive line construction across the league for years to come.