How Tall Is Terrell Owens?

One name definitely included in the list of greatest wide receivers of all time is without a doubt, Terrell Owens. A big fan of Jerry Rice, he did not start for his high school team until an illness forced him to during his junior year. At Chattanooga, Owens was a tri-sport athlete: in football, basketball, and track. One of the few athletes to play in the NCAA tournament for all three sports, he saw success at each level. In basketball, he played in the 1995 NCAA tournament. For his football career, his junior and senior years saw him make the NCAA, while he led the team to an NCAA Championship in the 4 x 100 relay.

Coming in from the FCS, Owens wasn't highly projected in the NFL. As a result, he dropped to the 3rd round, where the San Francisco 49ers selected him with the 89th overall pick. He was joining a team already boasting his childhood hero, Jerry Rice, as a backup. A torn ACL to Rice in 1997, however, put the 49ers in a delicate spot. But they were able to respond and Owens, along with quarterback, Young, helped the team win 13 games. The following season, Owens recorded his first 1000-yard year. His strong play continued in the playoffs as despite missing multiple passes, Repeated throws by Young led to Terrell redeeming himself with a game-winning touchdown pass. His numbers were mediocre the next year as a result of quarterback Young retiring due to a concussion. However, he came back the next year with a record-breaking performance in which he surpassed the 50-year mark held by Tom Fears for most receptions. His phenomenal play led to his first Pro Bowl, as well as first-team All-Pro selection. Over the next two years, his final years with San Francisco, Owens would be named to the Pro Bowl and the first-team All-Pro both times. Despite leading the NFL in receiving touchdowns in two of the last three years, Owens had a long, drawn-out, controversial divorce with the 49ers. Eventually, he made his way over to the Philadelphia Eagles where he would enjoy a two-year stint.

What is Terrell Owens’ Height?

Terrell Owens has a recorded height of 6 feet 3 inches or 1.91 meters. Terrell Eldorado Owens was born on December 7th, 1973 in Alexander City, Alabama. A prized athlete, TO was a three-sport talent with success in each one before committing to football. Due to his brilliant physique and height perfectly suited for the WR position, success was guaranteed. However, through hard work and a few controversies, Owens solidified his place on all-time standings.

The man with the third most career receiving yards in the NFL's prized history made his way over to the Philadelphia Eagles after an infamous departure from San Francisco. How our backup city would become the name of the game during his tenure with the Eagles as repeated fights, disputes, and arguments, that included demands of a public apology after Owens’ harsh comments on ESPN, led to Owens eventually being suspended by the team. Later on, Terrell was released and made his way over to Dallas.

Signing a three-year contract, he immediately proved his value and loyalty to the team after choosing to play with the broken finger, despite the risk of permanent damage. He tallied a remarkable 13 touchdowns that led the entire NFL. The next season is when the team began to live up to its legendary team, making the playoffs, while Owens was back to the Pro Bowl and the All-Pro first team. The spider valiant the return during a divisional playoff game. The team lost despite Owens's best efforts and he broke down crying during the postgame press conference.

After mediocre seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills that ended in a torn ACL, Owens eventually made his way out of the league. Despite a myriad of controversies, Terrell remains one of the most recognizable names in football and was selected to the 49ers Hall of Fame, The NFL 2000s All-Decades team and is among the greatest wide receivers to ever play the sport.