Cam Little Makes NFL History with Record 70-Yard Field Goal in Preseason
Rookie Kicker Cam Little Stuns Football World with Unprecedented Kick
Cam Little, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ rookie kicker, made NFL preseason history by drilling a 70-yard field goal during Thursday night’s game, showcasing a leg strength that could redefine kicking in professional football.
The Record-Breaking Moment
CAM LITTLE JUST HIT A 70 YARD FIELD GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH MY FUCKING GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/va6VFiEYhf
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthew_CFB) August 10, 2025
With seconds remaining in the first half, Jaguars coaches sent Little out for an attempt from 70 yards
The kick cleared the crossbar with room to spare, sending teammates into a frenzy
Would have been good from 73-74 yards, per Little’s postgame assessment
“I caught it really good… I don’t know how much further I can kick it,” Little told reporters
Why This Kick Matters
Longest in NFL history (preseason or regular season)
Surpassed the 66-yard record held by Justin Tucker (2021) and Matt Prater (2013)
Showcases the evolving role of kickers in modern football
Proves Little’s NFL-ready leg strength as a rookie
Cam Little’s Journey to the NFL
CAM LITTLE 70-YARD FIELD GOAL.
THIS ANGLE 😱😱😱 pic.twitter.com/KZi23PTc3A
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) August 10, 2025
The Arkansas product entered the league with impressive credentials:
82.4% FG accuracy in college (53/64)
6/9 from 50+ yards
A soccer background that developed his powerful striking technique
Strong faith that centers his mental approach: “I knew God’s will was going to prevail.”
What This Means for the Jaguars
Solves Jacksonville’s longstanding kicking woes
Provides an unprecedented scoring range for situational football
Head coach Doug Pederson now has new strategic options
“The bar is set so much higher for kickers now,” Little noted about the NFL’s evolving standards
The Kicker’s Perspective
Little admitted the kick’s preseason status was bittersweet:
“It does suck [it doesn’t count in the record books]”
Plans to keep the historic football as a memento
Views it as proof he can deliver in clutch moments: “I like being in those situations.”
NFL Kicking Revolution
Welcome to the NFL record book Cam Little! 70 yd field goal!!! #DUUUVAL #HowGoodAsThat #DTWD #LetsGoJags pic.twitter.com/6tOXkPbVlA
— Soy yo Woody (@BigTasty999) August 10, 2025
Little’s kick continues several key trends:
Younger, stronger specialists are entering the league
Teams willing to attempt longer FGs
Improved technique and training methods
“There’s probably going to be a guy this season that kicks 70-plus in a real game,” Little predicted
Next Steps for Little:
Compete for Jacksonville’s starting job
Prepare for regular-season pressure
Potentially rewrite the NFL record books
“Heck yeah, I’m keeping that ball,” Little said with a smile when asked about the historic souvenir.
