“Looks Like Bruno Mars Next to Taylor Swift”: NFL Fans Caught Off Guard Watching Dillon Gabriel Next to Justin Herbert

Samnur Reza | 20/10/2025
Justin Herbert and Dillon Gabriel

Cleveland Browns rookie Dillon Gabriel is easily one of the shortest quarterbacks you’ll see in the NFL today. Yet, he was still good for 94th overall in this year’s draft.

The Browns’ coaching staff and front office have brushed off the height concern as well, pointing out how sub-6-foot QBs like Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray have found plenty of success in the league. And they’ve got a point. Russ not only won a Super Bowl with the Seahawks but also led them back the very next year. So, height clearly isn’t holding Gabriel back.

Still, when you see him standing next to taller quarterbacks like Justin Herbert, the difference is hard to miss. In fact, it’s night and day. A recent photo of the two even had fans cracking jokes online … with one saying the Herbert-Gabriel duo looked similar to the viral snap of 6’2″ Taylor Swift in heels standing next to 5’5″ Bruno Mars.

“Dude looks like Bruno Mars standing next to Taylor Swift lmao,” they penned.

Someone even questioned Gabriel’s listed height, saying, “5’11” my a**.”

“Looks like he could be Herbert’s son,” a third one quipped. “5’9 lol he’s a little shrimp,” another chimed in.

However, some fans also came to Gabriel’s defense: “And he’s a starting QB for an NFL team. Cmon, we don’t short shame. We short Stan.”

Bo Nix stands next to Gabriel and Herbert in the photo, and he’s listed at 6’2″, while Gabriel measures 5’11”. As for Herbert, he’s a solid 6’6″ … pretty much the prototype height you’d want in an NFL quarterback. Guys like Trevor Lawrence and Joe Flacco also fit that mold.

Meanwhile, Russell Wilson is also 5’11”, and Kyler Murray, who gets roasted one week and toasted the next, stands an inch shorter at 5’10”.

There’s always been chatter that sub-six-foot quarterbacks struggle to see their receivers over taller defensive linemen. If that’s true, it’s easy to see why some people hesitate when it comes to shorter QBs.

But Gabriel hasn’t shown any of those issues so far. He was the highest-graded passer in the Big Ten by PFF College in 2024, and those flashes have carried over into the NFL. His Browns are hosting the Dolphins this week, and Gabriel already has his team up 17-6 before halftime.

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Samnur Reza

Samnur Reza is an NFL editor for The SportsRush. He holds a degree in English Honors and joined The SportsRush editorial team in 2023. Having previously worked as a freelancer and several media outlets, Samnur has been religiously following the National Football League for the past six and a half years. Samnur first started following football after Tom Brady's cameo in Ted 2. It wasn’t long before he found himself grabbing a bucket of popcorn to enjoy football games. Samnur now diligently follows most NFL athletes, their family members, and the NCAA. He considers himself a diverse writer, having covered almost every corner of the football world. He does, however, have a special interest in athlete-centric stories. Whenever they engage in off-field ventures or charitable activities, Samnur enjoys reading and writing about them. Samnur had already authored over 1500 NFL-based articles before becoming an editor. His editorial journey began just a little over two years ago. Beyond football, Samnur is a true cinephile with an extensive repertoire of films. He’s also fond of cats and has a furry friend named ‘Eva.’ During his free time, Samnur enjoys playing video games, currently immersed in Elden Ring (New Game +6).

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