You’ve probably seen him sprinting through the woods of Beacon Hills or shredding on a guitar during a live set. If you're a Teen Wolf fan, you might have spent an embarrassing amount of time staring at Scott McCall’s height compared to his pack. It’s one of those things that keeps the internet arguing late at night: how tall is Tyler Posey really?
The short answer? He’s basically 5'10".
But in Hollywood, "short" answers are rarely the full story. If you look at various agency listings and IMDB profiles, that 1.78-meter mark is the standard. Yet, if you spend five minutes on Reddit or celebrity height forums, you'll find people swearing he’s shorter, taller, or somewhere in the mysterious "weak 5'10" zone.
The official stats vs. the eye test
When Tyler Posey first hit the scene in Maid in Manhattan, he was just a kid. We literally watched him grow up on screen. By the time Teen Wolf premiered in 2011, he had settled into his adult frame. Most official sources, including celebrity biography sites and casting data, list him at 5 feet 10 inches.
Honestly, 5'10" is a pretty average height for an American male, but in the world of leading men, it sometimes feels "small" because of the giants they cast him next to.
Comparing the pack
One of the reasons people constantly question how tall Tyler Posey is comes down to his co-stars. On Teen Wolf, he was frequently standing next to:
- Dylan O’Brien: Often listed at the same 5'10" or 5'11".
- Tyler Hoechlin: A solid 6'0".
- Colton Haynes: Around 5'9".
When you see Posey next to Dylan O'Brien, they look almost identical in height, though Dylan sometimes appears slightly taller depending on his hair or posture. On the other hand, when Tyler Hoechlin (Derek Hale) is in the frame, the "Alpha" height difference is pretty obvious. Hoechlin clearly has an inch or two on him, which reinforces that 5'10" estimate for Posey.
Why the internet thinks he's shorter
There’s a weird phenomenon where fans think Tyler is 5'9" or even 5'8". Why? Mostly because he has a very lean, "slight muscle" build. He isn't a bulky guy. This "skinnier" frame can sometimes make a person look shorter than someone with a broader build who is the exact same height.
Also, Tyler is known for being incredibly high-energy and physically expressive. He hunches, he jumps, he skates. He doesn't always stand with that "supermodel posture."
The "stretching" rumor
There’s a hilarious theory on some fan forums that Tyler Posey "stretches" in photos or playfully pushes his friends down to look taller. It’s likely just him being his usual goofy self. He’s mentioned in interviews that he has a "no filter" personality and loves to joke around. If he’s standing on his tiptoes for a photo with a taller co-star, it’s probably for the bit rather than a deep-seated insecurity about his height.
Height in the context of his career
Does it actually matter? Not really. Tyler has played everything from a pre-teen in a rom-com to a werewolf to a voice actor in Marvel Rising.
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His height has never been a limiting factor. In fact, his 5'10" frame is sort of the perfect "everyman" height. It allowed him to be believable as an underdog high school student who suddenly gets supernatural powers. If he were 6'4", the "scrawny kid turned hero" trope wouldn't have landed quite as well.
Life beyond the tape measure
Beyond the physical stats, Tyler is a massive advocate for being yourself. He’s been very open about his life—everything from his Mexican-American heritage to his struggles with sobriety and his mental health journey. He famously told The Jed Foundation about the importance of therapy and reducing the shame around men's mental health.
When a guy is that comfortable in his own skin, whether he's 5'10" or 5'5" becomes a footnote.
The final verdict on Tyler Posey's height
If you’re placing a bet, stick with 5'10" (178 cm). It’s the most consistent number across his two decades in the industry.
While you might see a photo where he looks slightly shorter or a red carpet shot where his boots give him an extra inch, 5'10" is the sweet spot.
Next steps for the curious fan:
- Check out Tyler’s latest music projects, like his album Unravel, to see him in his element as a musician.
- Rewatch early Teen Wolf episodes and look at the floor—you'll notice the actors often wear different styles of boots that can skew your height perception by an inch or two.
- Follow his social media for a more "real" look at his height in everyday life, where he isn't surrounded by Hollywood lighting and camera angles.