Longest Field Goal in American Football (all levels)
Record Holder
Metric
Date Achieved
Location
Atlas Record ID
Cam Little
70 yards
17 August 2025
Jacksonville, Florida [USA]
20425004

Record Narrative
Atlas World Records proudly certifies the achievement of Cam Little, kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, who in an official 2025 preseason game struck a football from seventy yards away and sent it sailing through the uprights — the longest successful field goal in the history of organized football at any level.
For decades, distance belonged to others: Ove Johansson’s 69-yarder for Abilene Christian in 1976, the longest in college history; Dirk Borgognone’s 68-yard high school kick in 1985, the furthest ever made under Friday-night lights; and Justin Tucker’s 66-yard NFL record in 2021 for the Baltimore Ravens, considered the summit of professional achievement at their respective levels of play. More recently, Brandon Aubrey of the Dallas Cowboys pushed the boundaries further still, connecting from 65 yards in 2024 and 64 yards in 2025, cementing himself among the game’s great long-distance kickers. Each of these feats stood as monuments in their time. Yet with this single swing of his leg, Little eclipsed them all, shifting Johansson to second, Borgognone to third, Tucker to fourth, and Aubrey’s efforts into the elite but now lower rungs of the global hierarchy of distance.

Transparent Adjudicator's Statement
Summary of Claim
The claim asserted that Cam Little successfully completed a 70-yard field goal during an officially sanctioned NFL preseason game on 17 August 2025, thereby exceeding all previously authenticated successful field goal distances in organized football at any level.
Evidence Submitted
Evidence included multi-angle broadcast footage from NFL Network, stadium replay recordings, NFL Next Gen Stats telemetry data, field-level photographic documentation, official NFL Gamebook scoring records, and post-game confirmations from team media personnel. All digital records were reviewed and authenticated under Atlas Verification Protocol AVP-72.
Comparative and Cross-Archive Benchmark Review
AtlasEngine conducted an automated search across twenty-three recognized sports record archives and statistical databases, including the NFL Record and Fact Book, NCAA official archives, Pro Football Reference, Canadian Football League historical data, National High School Federation archives, and legacy world-record registries. Previously recognized benchmarks included a 69-yard collegiate field goal by Ove Johansson in 1976, a 66-yard NFL field goal by Justin Tucker in 2021, and other professional distances not exceeding 69 yards. AtlasEngine confirmed that no verified record in the NFL, NCAA, CFL, or other recognized football body documented a successful field goal of 70 yards or greater prior to this attempt. Cam Little’s 70-yard field goal surpasses all previously authenticated distances by one full yard.
Verification Methodology
AtlasEngine reviewed full-speed and frame-by-frame broadcast footage to confirm continuous play, ball placement, trajectory, and successful clearance of the goalpost plane. Official NFL scoring records were cross-referenced with game timestamps and archival data. Player identity was authenticated through roster confirmation, jersey identification, and official statistical documentation. Telemetry and tracking data corroborated participation in the snap and kick sequence. Broadcast timecodes and metadata were analyzed to confirm footage authenticity and integrity.
Adjudication Findings
Video evidence confirmed the kick traveled the full measured distance of 70 yards and passed cleanly between and above the uprights. Certified league officials signaled the attempt as successful during live play. Official league records documented the scoring event contemporaneously. No prior authenticated organized football record exceeded 69 yards. All eligibility requirements under Atlas Verification Protocol AVP-72 were satisfied.
Conclusion
Atlas World Records hereby certifies that Cam Little achieved the Longest Successful Field Goal in Organized Football (Any Level) with a 70-yard successful place kick during an officially sanctioned NFL preseason game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Atlanta Falcons at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, on 17 August 2025. This achievement stands as the longest verified field goal in the history of organized football under measurable, officiated, and authenticated game conditions.





