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  1. The Modest Man
    https://www.themodestman.com/shortest-nfl-players

    The 15 Shortest NFL Players of All Time - The Modest …

    • Height: 5’6” Position:Running back The NFL’s quintessential “short guy,” Sproles has been beloved, and successful, at every step along his lengthy NFL career. What he lacks in height he more than makes up f… See more

    Jack “Soupy” Shapiro

    Height: 5’1” Position:Fullback Officially recognized as the shortest player to ever play in what would eventually become the NFL, Shapiro saw action in only one professiona… See more

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    Trindon Holliday

    Height: 5’5” Position:Return Specialist Holliday carries the honor of being one of the very, very few NFL players ever to officially measure in at under 5’6”, but he may be eve… See more

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    Tarik Cohen

    Height: 5’6” Position:Running Back Running backs in the NFL take a beating play in and play out, but that hasn’t stopped Cohen, at only 5’6” and 181 pounds, from lighting up t… See more

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    Jacquizz Rodgers

    Height: 5’6” Position:Running Back Rodgers might have a pretty memorable name, but he’s also famous for being a highly decorated college running back and a productiv… See more

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    Trindon Holliday
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    Jacquizz Rodgers
    Who is the shortest running back ever drafted?
     
  1. Deuce Vaughn
    • According to 3 sources
    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.

    Top 12 Shortest Players in …

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    Dallas Cowboys rookie running back Deuce Vaughn. After becoming the 212th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, at 5-foot-5, the former Kansas State running back has taken over duties from J.J. Taylor as the shortest player currently in the NFL.

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    Now, rookie running back Deuce Vaughn has become a viral sensation. Five-foot-five-inch Vaughn, the shortest player in the NFL since the league began tracking that information in 2003, was seen in a video practicing drills with teammates who appear twice his height.

    NFL's Shortest Player Goes …

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    Who is the shortest running back in NFL history?
    Sproles, one of the shortest NFL running backs ever, has been giving opposing teams nightmares for years as a runner, receiver, and kick returner — to the tune of three Pro Bowl selections and a Super Bowl ring. 4. Tarik Cohen

    The 15 Shortest NFL Players of All Time - The Modest Man

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    Who is the shortest NFL player?
    (G. Newman Lowrance/Associated Press) The shortest player in the NFL, Holliday is known primarily for his speed. A top-ranked sprinter at LSU, Holliday gained recognition as the primary kick and punt returner for the Denver Broncos in 2012.

    Small Size, Big Impact: Best short guys in NFL history

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    Who is the shortest running back ever drafted?
    Vaughn was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (212th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. His father, who is a scout for the Cowboys, called Vaughn to tell him he had been drafted. With a measurement at the combine of 5'5", Vaughn became the shortest running back ever drafted since the NFL began tracking the combine.

    Deuce Vaughn - Wikipedia

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    Who is the shortest NFL player to throw a touchdown pass?
    Drafted by the Chicago Bears in 2017 as a fourth round pick, Cohen quickly carved out a role for himself on offense and has since been a Pro Bowl and AP All Pro Team selection. Fun fact: On a trick play during his rookie season, Cohen became the shortest NFL player to throw a touchdown pass in nearly 100 years. 5. Jacquizz Rodgers

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  3. Sporting News
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    Shortest NFL players ever: How Deuce Vaughn's height …

    WEBAug 19, 2023 · Deuce Vaughn is the new short king among NFL running backs at 5-6, tied with Darren Sproles and others. See the list of the shortest players in NFL history, from Jack Shapiro to Reggie Smith.

  4. fanarch.com
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    The 10 Shortest Running Backs in NFL History - Fan Arch

  5. Wikipedia
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    Deuce Vaughn - Wikipedia

  6. Ranker
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    The Shortest NFL Players Right Now - Ranker

  8. Bleacher Report
    https://bleacherreport.com/articles/43127…

    NFL's 10 Smallest Players with Greatest Talent: Size …

    WEBNFL's 10 Smallest Players with Greatest Talent: Size Isn't Everything | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report. Most people like cheering for the underdog. We all feel...

  9. D Magazine
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    Deuce Vaughn, the NFL's Smallest Running Back, Is …

    WEBAug 9, 2023 · Deuce Vaughn is a sixth-round rookie from Kansas State who is trying to become one of the smallest players ever to carve out a career in the NFL. He has impressed the Cowboys coaching staff with …

  10. NFL
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    Small Size, Big Impact: Best short guys in NFL history

    WEBThe shortest player in the NFL, Holliday is known primarily for his speed. A top-ranked sprinter at LSU, Holliday gained recognition as the primary kick and punt returner for the Denver Broncos...

  11. Pro Football Network
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    Top 12 Shortest Players in NFL History Including …

    WEBAug 18, 2024 · The shortest players in NFL history have played a variety of positions — from running back and wide receiver to cornerback and return specialist. Jack Shapiro, Staten Island Stapletons, 5’1″ Shapiro …

  12. denversportsradio.com
    https://denversportsradio.com/the-shortest-running-backs-in-the-nfl

    The 11 Shortest Running Backs in the NFL (2023)