Jaguars stun with 70-yard kick in preseason

A 70-yard boot in the Jaguars' preseason opener turns heads but does not count toward official NFL records.

Jaguars kicker Cam Little hits 70-yard preseason field goal

In Jacksonville's preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cam Little connected on a 70-yard field goal on the final play of the second quarter, narrowing Pittsburgh's lead to 14-9. The distance would have broken the NFL record by four yards, but it does not count in official NFL history because it happened in the preseason. The moment drew immediate celebration from teammates and broadcasters alike.

Little was drafted in the 2024 sixth round by Jacksonville after a standout college career at Arkansas. He finished his rookie season 27-for-29 on field goals with a long of 59 yards, was perfect on extra points, and produced a kickoff touchback rate of 85.5 percent. His All-SEC pedigree and draft position set the stage for a serious audition this year switching from potential to probability.

That moment matters because it reframes a rookie specialist’s arc. A single preseason boot can lift a player into the national conversation, even if it has no impact on official stats. The longer-range kick is as much about perception as it is about points on the board.

If Little can translate longer attempts into the regular season, the Jaguars may be compelled to consider how they scout and secure kicking depth. The distance signals potential, while the realities of NFL accuracy keep the bar high. The story here is less about a shocking record and more about a signal to Jacksonville and to the league that distance plus consistency might define the next generation of reliable kickers.

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The real test begins when the calendar turns to the regular season.