Morris Stroud Jr. was an American professional football tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1969 to 1974. He did not play in the 1969 regular season but was on the roster for the 1969 AFL Championship Game. At 6 foot 10 inches tall, Stroud is believed to have been the tallest tight end, and the second tallest player at any position, in the history of the NFL. Morris Stroud, a formidable presence on the field, clocked an impressive 4.57-second 40-yard dash during his tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs. Standing at an imposing height of 6 feet 10 inches and weighing around 250 pounds, Stroud combined remarkable speed with his sizeable frame, creating a unique and terrifying challenge for defenders.