Josh Allen is built like a linebacker but plays quarterback.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is a big fella. That’s what makes him a unicorn among NFL quarterbacks. But just how big is he? Let’s do a tale of the tape.
How tall is Josh Allen?
At the NFL Scouting Combine in 2017, Josh Allen was 76.88 inches tall — 6 feet, almost 5 inches tall. The Bills currently list him at 6’5 on their official roster.
The median height of an NFL quarterback is 6’3, so Allen is slightly larger than normal.
How much does Josh Allen weigh?
At the combine, Allen weighed 237 pounds and that is also the weight the Bills list him at on their official roster.
The average NFL quarterback weights roughly 225 pounds, so Allen is on the heavier side.
What position group reflects Josh Allen’s size?
Allen more closely aligns with NFL tight ends or linebackers. They are roughly 6’3, 245 pounds. So when he gets the ball into the open field and the deeper levels of the defense, he can be very dangerous.