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The Top Five Undersized Players in the NFL

May 17, 2010   ·     ·   Jump to comments

Despite being shorter and weighing less than their competitors, many undersized athletes in the National Football League are currently performing at an elite level.
This list ranks the five best undersized players in the NFL today.
5. London Fletcher — 5'10", 245 pounds
One of the most underrated players in NFL history, middle linebacker London Fletcher has long served as one of the league’s most dependable defensive player, despite being about four inches shorter than what league executives deem as an ideal size.
As a member of the St. Louis Rams, Buffalo Bills, and Washington Redskins, Fletcher has served as one of the NFL’s most well-rounded linebackers; amassing 30 sacks and 15 interceptions through his first twelve seasons in the NFL.
A key member of the 1999 St. Louis Rams’ Super Bowl winning squad, Fletcher has long been regarded as one of the NFL’s most respected veterans.
4. Maurice Jones-Drew — 5'7", 210 poun...

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