Myth That an NFL Quarterback Must Be Tall Doesn't Stand Up to Evaluation
Analysis 4/15/23
That an NFL quarterback must be tall still is considered essential to many coaches and scouts. But Matt Cassel and Marty Mornhinweg debunk that premise, noting that footwork and quickness can help shorter quarterbacks overcome. They cite Alabama's 5-foot-10 QB Bryce Young (scouting report) as an example.