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The average man in America is 5'10". But the average NFL lineman is around 6'5". Ask AI if you don't believe me. Last year, there was not a single lineman who played in a regular season game in the NFL last year who was below six feet tall. Before anyone says that statement is wrong because Willie Lampkin is 5'10", let me say this: Willie Lampkin was drafted by the NFL, but he never played in a single regular season game last year. And Willie Lampkin is the shortest lineman drafted...
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