Logan Routt holds the wild title of being the tallest high school football quarterback ever. While most teenagers were still filling out, Logan was already towering at 6-foot-11.
That’s taller than Dan McGwire, the tallest QB in NFL history at 6-foot-8, and even two inches taller than Michael Humphrey, another towering high school quarterback who later chose basketball at Stanford.
According to reports, Routt is likely the tallest quarterback ever, not just in high school, but across college and the pros, too.
In a 2014 interview, he said he started high school at 6’5″ and kept growing. His school couldn’t find a jersey long enough to fit him, and he was too tall to walk under the team’s inflatable tunnel.
And while his size made headlines, it didn’t translate into major football success.
Logan Routt’s Football Career in High School
Logan Routt played quarterback for Cameron High School in West Virginia, where he was a three-year starter and team captain. At 6-foot-11, he looked out of place under center, but his performance said otherwise. Routt recorded 13 wins, earned honorable mention all-state, and proved he could move, throw deep, and lead his team.
He also played baseball for three years, hitting .380 as a junior with eight career home runs. Routt earned OVAC First-Team honors and was named OVAC Player of the Year runner-up.
But basketball is where Routt really dominated. Playing under coach Chad Clutter and AAU’s West Virginia Reign, he tallied 1,089 career points and set school records with 325 career blocks and 146 in a single season.
As a senior, Routt averaged 20 points, 14 rebounds, four assists, and six blocks per game, shooting 66 percent from the field. He racked up 22 double-doubles and three triple-doubles, earning All-State First Team, Mason-Dixon Co-Player of the Year, and USA Today All-USA Second Team honors.
Logan Routt’s College Career and Pro Journey
After graduating from Cameron High, Logan Routt left football behind and committed to playing basketball at West Virginia University. Routt redshirted his freshman year and slowly worked his way up, eventually earning a scholarship.
Over four seasons, Routt appeared in 123 games and became known for his size, hustle, and willingness to do the dirty work. He averaged just 1.5 points and 1.7 rebounds per game, but his value wasn’t always in the stat sheet.
Routt had standout moments like a career-high nine points against Texas and a Senior Day start against No. 4 Baylor. His effort and presence in the paint made him a reliable option off the bench.
After going undrafted in the NBA, Routt took his talents overseas. He started with Slovenia’s Zlatorog Lasko, then moved on to play in Turkey and the Czech Republic. Now, he suits up for the Yokohama Excellence, which is a third division team of Japan’s B.league.
From towering over high school quarterbacks to navigating professional leagues across the globe, Logan Routt has continued to carve out a unique and determined path in sports.
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