SUMMARY
- Arik Armstead is considered the tallest player in Super Bowl 2024.
- Patrick Mahomes, who is 6 feet 2 inches tall, is not even close to Armstead's height.
San Francisco 49ers’ Arik Armstead has had a season to remember so far, having helped his side reach the Super Bowl, where they will square off against the Kansas City Chiefs on February 11. However, before he features in the mega finale, fans are wondering across the internet about the towering presence of Arik Armstead and whether he is the tallest player this season.
A defensive stalwart for the San Francisco 49ers over the years, Armstead measures 6 feet and 7 inches in height and is considered one of the tallest players in the competition this season. In fact, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who is 6 feet 2 inches tall, is not even close to Armstead. However, the University of Oregon graduate doesn’t top the list of tallest players to feature in the NFL in 2023–24.
#49ers George Kittle, Arik Armstead, and Ambry Thomas are fully cleared to play Sunday, per @LombardiHimself pic.twitter.com/UUvpplW5xX
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) February 10, 2024
Armsted’s former teammate, Mike McGlinchey, is an inch taller than Armsted. McGlinchey has a height of 6 feet 8 inches and is an offensive tackler for the Denver Broncos, having joined them earlier this season. After playing for the San Francisco 49ers for over four years, McGlinchey decided to join Denver to bolster the offensive line on Russell Wilson’s side.
Next up is Trent Brown, who measures 6 feet 8 inches. Brown is considered one of the heaviest players in the NFL this season, weighing 370 lbs. The 30-year-old’s towering presence came in handy for the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LIII, where his impressive performance saw his team edging past National Football Conference champion Los Angeles Rams by 13-3.
As his name suggests, Detroit Lions’ Dan Skipper skips everyone on the list to become the tallest player in the NFL in 2023-24. The multiple-team veteran has a height of 6 feet, 10 inches.
Weight and reach of Arik Armstead
Armstead may not be the tallest player in the NFL, but his size generally causes a lot of trouble for opponents. Weighing 290 lbs, Armstead is a gifted athlete with exceptional lateral movement and agility.
Armstead was drafted by the 49ers in the first round of the NFL Draft back in 2015. Since then, the 30-year-old has been a one-team man. With a height of 6 feet and 7 inches, Armstead has vertical jumps exceeding 30 inches or more.
Oregon DL Arik Armstead will forgo his senior year and enter the NFL draft. http://t.co/9Q3c5OQqHL pic.twitter.com/AoOUKsj9OH
— College GameDay (@CollegeGameDay) January 14, 2015
In his early days, scouts were impressed with Armstead’s exceptional first step and well-timed swim move, which allowed him to get past blockers with ease. He effectively uses his length to create separation and has quick-twitch speed to bend around and burst past them.
Arik Armstead’s stats for 2023/24
Armstead’s presence as the defensive lineman for the 49ers’ has been fruitful for the San Francisco-based side this season. The 49ers’ road to Super Bowl VIII saw Armstead bring out his trademark skills during the 2023 regular season.
Arik Armstead’s 85.6 PFF pass-rushing grade is the sixth-highest among all defensive tackles this season 😤 pic.twitter.com/RvK2YrvvXT
— PFF SF 49ers (@PFF_49ers) February 10, 2024
Having played a total of 12 games during the regular season, Armstead’s defensive numbers have been decent throughout the season. With a total tackles of 27, including 15 solos, 12 ASTs, and 5 sacks, his presence has been felt in games by the opposition.
Armstead’s postseason stats also show his desire to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy this time. The 30-year-old has won five successful tackles, of which one was a solo and four were ASTs.