Longest field goal in NFL history successfully made by Jaguars kicker Cam Little, breaking previous record: Assessment by commentator, "This would set a new NFL record!"
Jaguars' Cam Little Kicks Longest Field Goal in NFL Preseason History
In a historic moment during the Jaguars' preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, kicker Cam Little connected on a 70-yard field goal, setting a new record for the longest field goal in NFL preseason history. However, the kick does not count as an official NFL record, as it was made during the preseason.
The official NFL record for the longest field goal in a regular season or playoff game is 66 yards, set by Justin Tucker in 2021. Brandon Aubrey of the Dallas Cowboys also kicked a 66-yard field goal, but it was also in a preseason game.
Little's 70-yard kick surpasses Ove Johansson's 69-yard conversion for Abilene Christian University in 1976, making it the longest field goal ever witnessed live in an NFL game. The NFL Network announcers were stunned by the feat, with one saying, "That would be an NFL record."
Despite not being an official NFL record, Little's kick has drawn significant attention. His jersey and cleat from the kick have been sent to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and football fans everywhere are buzzing about the achievement.
In the regular season last year, Little made 27 out of 29 field goals, including five out of six attempts from 50 yards or more, with a longest of 59 yards. His preseason kick of 70 yards shows a new range that may influence how the Jaguars call plays in the regular season.
Travis Hunter, the Jaguars' first-round pick and former Heisman winner, ran onto the field to give Little a leaping chest bump after the historic kick. The Jaguars bench erupted in celebration en route to the locker room. The Jaguars' social media team joked about Little's leg, saying, "Nothing little about Cam's leg."
| Category | Longest Field Goal | Player | Context | Record Status | |------------------------|------------------------------------------|-------------------|-------------------|---------------------------| | Preseason | 70 yards | Cam Little | 2025 Preseason | Not official NFL record | | Regular Season/Playoffs| 66 yards | Justin Tucker | 2021 Regular Season| Official NFL record |
Despite not being an official NFL record, Little's 70-yard preseason kick is a historic milestone and the longest ever witnessed live in an NFL game.
The length of Cam Little's preseason kick surpasses the previous record held by Ove Johansson in 1976, marking the longest field goal ever seen in an NFL game. Despite not being an official NFL record, Little's achievement in American football has ignited significant sports analysis and excitement among fans and analysts alike.
