Jacksonville Jaguars Kicker Cam Little’s Big Leg Breaks the Internet

You hear “preseason” and probably think, “Does this really matter?” Ordinarily, you’d be right. But Jacksonville Jaguars Kicker Cam Little decided to spice up what could’ve been a snooze-fest of a game by casually drilling a 70-yard field goal against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFL record? A mere 66 yards.

Before we launch into an all-out celebration, it’s worth noting the unfortunate caveat that turns this superhuman effort into a fun piece of football trivia rather than history-book fodder. The 70-yarder won’t count because, alas, it happened during the preseason (where stats go to die). Records or not, how many of us can say we saw anyone accurately test the limits of the human foot like that during a glorified scrimmage?

Why Everyone’s Talking About This Kick

Sure, this kick didn’t win the game (the Jaguars still fell to the Steelers, proving yet again that kickers can’t save everything). But Little’s moment couldn’t have been scripted better. Picture this:

• It’s the end of the first half.
• Jaguars Had Coach Liam Coen calls for a timeout with just one second on the clock. His plan? Give Little the chance to make jaws drop.
• With adrenaline pumping, Little steps up, the ball is placed, the laces are out, and BAM. It soars through the sky like a firework on the 4th of July.

Little himself admitted, “Can’t lie, there was probably a little bit of doubt.” His training camp efforts (routinely attempting field goals beyond 60 yards) set the stage for this high-stakes moment. Pro tip for us mortals? Prepare like Little if you want to shine when it matters.

Just How Special Is a 70-Yard Kick?

Listen, a 70-yard kick in football isn’t just rare. It is borderline mythical. According to the NFL’s Elias Sports Bureau, there have been just eight attempts at 70-plus yards during the Super Bowl era, and all of them fell short. That is a bunch of disappointment for something that quarterbacks rack up in passing yards every other Sunday. Little, however, shattered those odds like they never existed.

A Kicker With Swagger (and a Rookie Pedigree to Back It Up)

Little was a sixth-round pick in 2024, fresh out of Arkansas, where he was already turning heads with a boot strong enough to summon satellites. During his rookie year, he made 27 out of 29 field goals, including one from 59 yards out that tied a franchise record.

The coolest part about Saturday’s kick might not even be the distance. It is the swagger. After the ball cleared the crossbar, Little celebrated like he’d won the Super Bowl. Fist pumps. Chest bumps. A mini-mosh pit with his teammates. If nothing else, this guy knows how to soak in a moment.

But Wait, There’s Still Adrenaline to Consider

Little credited his jaw-dropping effort to “adrenaline,” calling it “a beautiful thing.” He even admitted he didn’t see the ball go through the uprights because his offensive linemen were in the way. Instead, he relied on his fellow special teams colleague, Logan Cooke, for confirmation. Cooke’s reaction? Eyes wide and hands in the air, assuming his role as the first cheerleader.

Will This Matter In the Regular Season?

All jokes aside, Little’s kick begs the question: How many more surprises does this guy have up his cleats? Preseason or not, a leg like that makes him a weapon that Jaguars fans should be drooling over. Imagine the possibilities. Fourth quarter. Game tied. Sixty-something yards between the ball and glory. Little lines up. Cue the cameras.

While Little isn’t breaking records just yet, he’s breaking expectations. And for teammates, coaches, and fans, that’s arguably even better—for now. Because when the games matter, this preseason feat might serve as the foundation of a legend worth remembering.