Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little turned heads across the NFL on Saturday night when he drilled an astonishing 70-yard field goal during the team’s preseason matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. While the kick won’t enter the official record books because it came in the preseason, it has already secured Little a place in football conversations everywhere.
A Kick Heard Around the League
As the first half neared its end, the Jaguars were presented with a bold choice. Head coach Liam Coen didn’t hesitate when Little signaled his readiness to attempt the monster kick. The rookie-turned-rising-star delivered a perfect strike, sending the ball sailing through the uprights with room to spare. The crowd’s roar said it all – they had just witnessed something extraordinary.
Little didn’t stop there. He finished the game 4-for-4 on field goals (41, 40, 70, and 52 yards) and hit his lone extra point, showcasing both consistency and range.
From Razorback to Record Breaker
Drafted in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft out of Arkansas, Little impressed in his rookie season by hitting 27 of 29 field goals (93.1%) and all 27 extra points. His previous long was 59 yards – a distance few kickers ever surpass. Jumping from a 59-yard career best to a 70-yard blast – even in preseason – is nothing less than extraordinary.
Why This Matters
Field goals from 60+ yards are rare in NFL history. Justin Tucker set the official NFL benchmark in 2021 with a 66-yard field goal. Little’s preseason bomb was four yards longer, signaling that he may have the strongest leg in the league right now.
While preseason records don’t officially count, the psychological impact on opponents and the confidence boost for the Jaguars are very real. Imagine the tactical advantage of knowing your kicker can attempt game-winning shots from midfield.
My Take: The Jaguars’ Secret Weapon
Special teams often get overlooked in football discussions, but Cam Little’s performance is a reminder that kickers can change games – and seasons. If the Jaguars’ offense can consistently cross midfield, they now have a legitimate scoring threat without needing to reach the red zone. It reshapes offensive strategy, influences time management, and forces defenses to adjust their game plan.
With this kind of leg strength paired with his accuracy, Little might not just be the Jaguars’ kicker — he could become one of the NFL’s most feared specialists.
