14 NFL players who should be reading this blog
“Diminutive players such as Maurice Jones-Drew and Steve Smith, once thought too small for pro football, now thrive at the top of the statistical charts. Quickness and the proliferation of spread offenses are factors.”
This, according to an LA Times story on short players in the NFL. (Thanks to Allen, a longtime reader, for sending me the link). I normally don’t post on ‘newsy’, non-clothing-related stuff like this, but hey. It’s Friday. And it’s football, about the only sport I try to follow. Here’s the list:
NFL PLAYERS SHORTER THAN 5-FOOT-9:
Stefan Logan, Pittsburgh RB: 5-6, 180 lbs.
Darren Sproles, San Diego RB: 5-6, 185 lbs.
LaRod Stephens-Howling, Arizona: RB 5-7, 180 lbs.
Garrett Wolfe, Chicago RB: 5-7, 185 lbs.
Maurice Jones-Drew, Jacksonville RB: 5-7, 208 lbs.
Allen Rossum, Dallas DB: 5-8, 178 lbs.
Jason David, Detroit CB: 5-8, 180 lbs.
Michael Adams, Arizona DB: 5-8, 181 lbs.
Dantrell Savage, Kansas City RB: 5-8, 182 lbs.
Tim Jennings, Indianapolis CB: 5-8, 185 lbs.
Sinorice Moss, New York Giants WR: 5-8, 185 lbs.
Captain Munnerlyn, Carolina CB: 5-8, 186 lbs.
Jim Leonhard, New York Jets SS: 5-8, 186 lbs.
Ray Rice, Baltimore RB: 5-8, 210 lbs.
