Oct 15, 2025 · Who is the shortest NFL player right now? Which NFL short kings do you love? Running backs like D'Andre Swift and Aaron Jones have been able to exploit their small …

Sep 4, 2025 · Cowboys running back Deuce Vaughn is officially the shortest player currently in the NFL. Coming in second is Texans running back and return specialist J.J. Taylor.

Nov 21, 2024 · At 5’1” and 119 pounds, Jack Shapiro was the shortest and smallest NFL player of all time. Shapiro played just one game in the National Football League – way back in 1929 – …

The NFL players mentioned above, who are only 5’9″ and below, are prime examples of how height is not the only determining attribute for becoming successful in the NFL at any position.

Sep 11, 2025 · Who are the shortest players in the NFL in 2025? Take a look at the list below for a run down of the players at the bottom of the height leaderboard in football.

Aug 26, 2025 · As of 2025, Deuce Vaughn holds the title of the shortest player in the NFL, standing at just 5 feet 5 inches tall. Despite his small frame, Vaughn has impressed fans and …

Aug 19, 2023 · Vaughn might be among the shortest active players, but he's head and shoulders above the NFL's shortest-ever player. The honor of shortest NFL player belongs to Jack …

Aug 7, 2025 · Today we are counting down the 19 shortest NFL players in history. From Mack Herron and Trindon Holliday standing at a stout 5’5″, short for any sport, to players that sniffed …

In 1929, Shapiro played in one NFL game with Staten Island. As the shortest player in the history of the NFL, Shapiro played as a blocking back in the Stapletons' 34-0 victory over the …

Nov 20, 2025 · The shortest player in the NFL right now is Deuce Vaughn as he stands at 5-foot-6. With the Cowboys, he’s been able to carve out a small role as a running back, receiving …