Rookie Kicker Cam Little Shatters Expectations with a Jaw-Dropping 70-Yard Field Goal!
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In a preseason game that had the crowd on their feet, Cam Little, the rookie kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, stunned fans with a 70-yard field goal that seemed impossible! But did he manage to set an NFL record? Well, not exactly, but the story isn’t over yet.
On Saturday night, during the Jaguars’ game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Little – who’s only just begun his NFL journey – delivered a spectacular kick just before halftime. The ball soared effortlessly through the uprights, leaving the crowd in shock. But there’s one catch: this incredible 70-yard field goal didn’t count as an official NFL record.
“The feeling was surreal, and when I saw my teammates celebrating, I knew it was good,” Little said, still keeping his cool.
However, his joy was short-lived when he realized that his record-breaking kick wouldn’t count because it occurred in a preseason game.
“Yeah, it’s kind of… disappointing,” Little admitted. “But that just means we have to go out there and do it again. I’m not letting that slip away.”
Before making the kick, Little had to navigate a sea of offensive and defensive players blocking his view, but he remained calm and nailed the shot. Although it didn’t break a record, his teammates, from Trevor Lawrence to Logan Cooke, were in awe of his performance.
“It’s unbelievable! That kick almost did something nobody thought was possible,” Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence commented. “I didn’t expect him to hit it that far this early, but with a guy like Little, anything can happen!”
This 70-yard kick was just a few inches away from breaking Justin Tucker’s NFL record of 66 yards, which he set in Detroit in 2021.
Eight kickers have attempted 70-yard kicks in the regular season and all failed, but Cam Little came shockingly close on his very first attempt. This wasn’t just any kick; it was a clear indication of his exceptional talent.
“I’m keeping that ball, and it’s not going anywhere,” Little laughed. “If the Pro Football Hall of Fame wants it, they’ll have to get their own ball. This one’s mine!”
With his impressive abilities and steady performance, Cam Little may soon be the talk of the NFL. The Jaguars have undoubtedly got a game-changer on their hands, and it’s only a matter of time before he officially makes history.
