Probably haloti Ngata of the Baltimore Ravens. He is at 350 and thats 10 more than Raji and 25 more than Wilfork, shockingly
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Currently, the heaviest players in the NFL (as of the 2009 season) are Brandon McKinney, defensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens, and Herman Johnson, guard for the Arizona Cardinals, who both are listed on the roster at 360 pounds.For the heaviest player in NFL history, see the related question below.
Aaron Gibson who played in the NFL for five seasons with the Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, and Chicago Bears. He was drafted at 6'6 377lbs. By the time he checked in for Buffalo Bills training camp his weight had swelled to 410lbs. For the season (where he was 3rd-string Right Guard) he was down to 386lbs.
Jared Gaither, Dennis Roland, and Demar Dotson are currently the tallest players in the NFL all at 6'9".The tallest player in NFL history was Richard Sligh at 7'0.
As of October 25, 2016, John Jenkins is the heaviest player on the New Orleans Saints at 359 pounds. This answer came from the player roster found on the New Orleans Saints' website. I also verified that 359 pounds was correct by consulting Jenkins' player profile on the NFL's official website.
It depends on the position of the player. According to a 2006 ESPN article, "The average weight in the NFL has grown by 10 percent since 1985 to a current average of 248 pounds. The heaviest position, offensive tackle, went from 281 pounds two decades ago to 318 pounds." Most pro football players are over 6 feet tall. Some kickers can be shorter however.