Jacksonville, Florida – The NFL preseason kicked off with a bang last Saturday night as the Jacksonville Jaguars made headlines with an astonishing performance by their kicker, Cam Little. During the team’s first preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Little accomplished something that has never been seen before—a remarkable 70-yard field goal.
As the first half was winding down, Jaguars’ rookie head coach Liam Coen made a bold decision. He called upon Little to attempt a field goal from his own 40-yard line. With the crowd buzzing, he stepped up and launched the ball with incredible strength and precision, sending it sailing through the uprights. The moment was electric, and Cam Little would forever be remembered for this incredible achievement.
In addition to his historic kick, Little had a fantastic first half overall. He successfully converted all three of his field-goal attempts, nailing kicks from 41 yards, 40 yards, and the stunning 70 yards. While this preseason record highlights Little’s impressive talents, it’s important to note that the official NFL field goal record still belongs to Justin Tucker, thanks to Tucker’s 66-yard field goal during a regular season game.
Brought into the league as a sixth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft from Arkansas, Cam Little made history as the youngest kicker ever drafted at just 20 years old. As a rookie, he won the kicking job against Riley Patterson, successfully making 27 of his 29 field goals and converting all 27 of his extra point attempts.
With Saturday’s performance, it’s clear that Cam Little is a rising star in the league, and fans are eager to see what he will achieve in the upcoming season.
