Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert are the tallest starting quarterbacks in the NFL in 2026, both measuring 6'6" — a full inch above the next tier. These two giants of the position prove that elite height and elite play can absolutely go hand in hand. A third 6'6" passer, Joe Flacco, also remains active in the league at age 41, extending one of football's most improbable careers.
Some of the Tallest QBs in the NFL: The Towering Quarterbacks Leading the League
Some of the Tallest QBs in the NFL: The Towering Quarterbacks Leading the League. Photo by Justin Casterline, Kevin Sabitus and Matthew Stockman Source: Getty Images
Key takeaways
Trevor Lawrence and Justin Herbert are tied as the tallest projected starting NFL quarterbacks for the 2026–2027 season at 6'6".
Josh Allen (Bills) and Daniel Jones (Colts) are tied for second place at 6'5".
A group of starters sits at 6'4", including Joe Burrow, Drake Maye, Jordan Love, and Jayden Daniels.
Bryce Young and Kyler Murray are the shortest projected starters at 5'10".
Dan McGwire, who stood 6'8", is the tallest recorded quarterback in NFL history — though he was largely a bust after being drafted in 1991.
Tallest QBs in the NFL
We sourced heights from ESPN depth charts and verified against Pro Football Reference and Wikipedia roster pages. Only quarterbacks listed as starters or projected starters for the 2026 NFL regular season are included. The list is ordered from tallest to shortest, with ties broken alphabetically.
Rank Quarterback Team Height Notable Stat
1 (tied) Trevor Lawrence Jacksonville Jaguars 6'6" No. 1 overall pick, 2021
1 (tied) Justin Herbert Los Angeles Chargers 6'6" NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (2020)
1 (tied) Joe Flacco Cincinnati Bengals 6'6" Super Bowl XLVII MVP
4 (tied) Josh Allen Buffalo Bills 6'5" 2024 NFL MVP
4 (tied) Daniel Jones Indianapolis Colts 6'5" 2023 Giants starter
6 (tied) Joe Burrow Cincinnati Bengals 6'4" 2× Pro Bowl
6 (tied) Drake Maye New England Patriots 6'4" 2025 MVP runner-up
6 (tied) Jordan Love Green Bay Packers 6'4" 2024 Pro Bowl
6 (tied) Jayden Daniels Washington Commanders 6'4" 2024 Heisman Trophy
9. Jayden Daniels (6'4")
Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders warms up before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders warms up before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. Photo by Stacy Revere Source: Getty Images
Full name: Jayden Daniels
Date of birth: November 5, 2001
Nationality: American
Position: Quarterback
Team: Washington Commanders
Daniels won the 2024 Heisman Trophy at LSU before becoming Washington's franchise starter. His combination of arm talent and elite scrambling ability quickly made him one of the league's most exciting young signal-callers.
Despite missing 10 games through injury in 2025, Daniels returned healthy for 2026. His scintillating start last season was derailed by injury, giving him plenty to prove this year.
9. Jordan Love (6'4")
Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers looks on before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers looks on before a game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Photo by Stephen Maturen Source: Getty Images
Full name: Jordan Love
Date of birth: November 2, 1998
Nationality: American
Position: Quarterback
Team: Green Bay Packers
Love stepped out of Aaron Rodgers' shadow and became a legitimate starter in Green Bay. He is coming off one of the NFL's most efficient seasons.
His 6'4" frame gives him excellent sight lines over the offensive line — a crucial edge in Green Bay's West Coast-influenced scheme. He earned his first Pro Bowl selection in 2024.
9. Drake Maye (6'4")
Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots stands on the sideline during the national anthem prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots stands on the sideline during the national anthem prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium. Photo by Kathryn Riley Source: Getty Images
Full name: Drake Maye
Date of birth: January 3, 2003
Nationality: American
Position: Quarterback
Team: New England Patriots
Maye emerged as one of the AFC's brightest young stars in 2025. He was the 2025 MVP runner-up for the Patriots.
Standing 6'4" with a cannon arm, Maye gives New England a true franchise cornerstone. His size allows him to reset throws under pressure without sacrificing visibility downfield.
9. Joe Burrow (6'4")
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass during warm ups prior to an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Photo by Logan Bowles Source: Getty Images
Full name: Joe Burrow
Date of birth: December 10, 1996
Nationality: American
Position: Quarterback
Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Burrow remains one of the elite passers in the NFL heading into 2026. Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes once again headline the top tier of NFL quarterbacks.
His 6'4" build supports one of the quickest releases in the game. Joe Burrow dealt with injuries last season, making a healthy 2026 campaign a top priority for Cincinnati.
4. Daniel Jones (6'5")
Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Daniel Jones #17 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on September 20, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. Source: Getty Images
Full name: Daniel Jones
Date of birth: May 27, 1997
Nationality: American
Position: Quarterback
Team: Indianapolis Colts
Height:6'5"
Jones is coming off a torn Achilles tendon that ended his 2025 season. Now with the Colts, he enters 2026 on a comeback mission.
At 6'5", Jones has the prototypical frame NFL scouts dream about. His task in Indianapolis is to stay healthy and prove he can be a reliable starter again after a breakout interrupted by injury.
4. Josh Allen (6'5")
Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills warms up prior to an NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York.
Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills warms up prior to an NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Highmark Stadium on September 17, 2026 in Orchard Park, New York. Photo by Kevin Sabitus Source: Getty Images
Full name: Joshua Patrick Allen
Date of birth: May 21, 1996
Nationality: American
Position: Quarterback
Team: Buffalo Bills
Height:6'5"
Instagram:@joshallenqb
Allen stands 6'5" and holds the NFL record for the most career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback, with 81. He is a four-time Pro Bowler and the 2024 NFL MVP.
He has recorded 141 big-time throws over the past four years, 23 more than the next-closest quarterback. Allen's height lets him throw over defensive linemen on scramble-drill plays — a massive advantage in Buffalo's RPO system.
1. Joe Flacco (6'6")
Joe Flacco #16 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs off the field at halftime during the preseason game against the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium on August 13, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio
Joe Flacco #16 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs off the field at halftime during the preseason game against the Detroit Lions at Paycor Stadium. Photo by Justin Casterline Source: Getty Images
Full name: Joseph Vincent Flacco
Date of birth: January 16, 1985
Age: 41 (as of September 2026)
Nationality: American
Position: Quarterback
Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Height:6'6"
Flacco signed with the Bengals after stints with the Browns and Colts. He was traded to Cincinnati mid-2025 after Joe Burrow's injury, and earned his first-ever Pro Bowl selection that season.
At 41, Flacco is the oldest quarterback on this list. At the height of his career, he was known for having one of the strongest arms in the NFL. That arm — backed by a 6'6" frame — made him one of the most physically imposing passers in league history.
1. Justin Herbert (6'6")
Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers warms up before a game against the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium on September 13, 2026 in Inglewood, California. Photo by Harry How Source: Getty Images
Full name: Justin Patrick Herbert
Date of birth: March 10, 1998
Age: 28 (as of September 2026)
Nationality: American
Position: Quarterback
Team: Los Angeles Chargers
Height:6'6"
Instagram:@justinherbert
Herbert stands 6'6" and has thrown for 24,820 yards with 163 touchdowns and a 96.3 passer rating across his NFL career through 2025.
Justin Herbert's imposing stature — combined with a 4.68-second 40-yard dash — helped him win the 2020 Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Herbert is projected to rebound in 2026 with improved offensive line health after a difficult 2025 campaign.
1. Trevor Lawrence (6'6")
Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars leaves the field after his team's 20-13 loss against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on September 20, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.
Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Jacksonville Jaguars leaves the field after his team's 20-13 loss against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High. Photo by Matthew Stockman Source: Getty Images
Full name: Trevor Lawrence
Date of birth: October 6, 1999
Age: 26 (as of September 2026)
Nationality: American
Position: Quarterback
Team: Jacksonville Jaguars
Height:6'6"
Instagram:@tlawuncensored
Trevor Lawrence was born October 6, 1999, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He led Clemson to a national championship in 2019 as a freshman, and was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars as the #1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.
Lawrence grew up in Cartersville, Georgia, about an hour's drive northwest of Atlanta. His 6'6" frame gives him one of the best sight lines in the NFL. Lawrence opened the 2026 season by throwing four touchdown passes as the Jaguars routed the Browns 34–10.
FAQs
Who is the tallest QB in the NFL in 2026?
According to ESPN depth charts, Trevor Lawrence (Jacksonville Jaguars) and Justin Herbert (Los Angeles Chargers) are tied for the tallest starting quarterback in the NFL, both measuring 6'6". Joe Flacco also stands 6'6" but serves in a veteran role with the Bengals.
Who is the tallest QB in NFL history?
Dan McGwire stands 6'8" and was the tallest quarterback to play in the NFL upon his professional debut. He was selected 16th overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1991 NFL Draft. McGwire spent four seasons with Seattle before a final year with Miami in 1995, starting only five games and throwing for 745 yards, two touchdowns, and six interceptions.
Is height important for an NFL quarterback?
While size is preferable at the quarterback position, the prototypical height is typically between 6'3" and 6'6" — not necessarily above 6'6". Taller quarterbacks enjoy better sight lines over the offensive line, but mobility, decision-making, and arm strength matter far more than raw height.
How tall is Trevor Lawrence?
Trevor Lawrence is 6 feet 6 inches tall. He is listed at 220 pounds and plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars. His height, combined with his long arms and strong arm, make him one of the most physically gifted quarterbacks in the league.
How tall is Justin Herbert?
Justin Herbert stands 6 feet 6 inches and weighs around 236 pounds. His physical attributes give him a clear vision over defensive lines and enable him to deliver powerful throws under pressure. He was taken 6th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers.
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