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The NFL record-breaker who never planned to play the sport

The NFL record-breaker who never planned to play the sport

Summary

Cam Little, a 22-year-old kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, set a new NFL record by making a 68-yard field goal against the Las Vegas Raiders. This kick broke the previous record held by Justin Tucker. Little originally did not plan to play football, having been a soccer player for much of his early life.

Key Facts

  • Cam Little is a kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL.
  • At 22 years old, he broke the NFL record for the longest field goal with a 68-yard kick.
  • The previous record was a 66-yard field goal made by Justin Tucker in 2021.
  • Little's journey into football began when he was invited to a practice, although he initially played soccer.
  • He considered quitting football after a negative experience early in his career.
  • Little was drafted in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL draft by the Jaguars.
  • Little studied other successful NFL kickers to improve his skills.
  • He expressed a desire to continue breaking records in the NFL.

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