Cam Little's Jaw-Dropping 70-Yard Field Goal: Jaguars Kicker Talks Preseason Heroics and NFL Future

In a thrilling display of leg power that has NFL fans buzzing, Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little nailed a staggering 70-yard field goal during the team's preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 9, 2025. While the kick doesn't count toward official records since it was in preseason, it would have shattered Justin Tucker's 66-yard regular-season mark if it had happened in a counting game. This monumental boot came at the end of the first half, cutting the Steelers' lead and electrifying the crowd at EverBank Stadium.

Little, a second-year pro and former Arkansas standout drafted in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, followed up the feat with an exclusive post-game interview shared by News4JAX The Local Station on YouTube. The video, titled "Cam Little talks after kicking a 70 yard field goal in the Jags preseason game," has already garnered over 2,500 views and 62 likes since its upload on August 10, 2025. In the interview, Little opens up about the doubt, the adrenaline, his soccer background, faith, and what this means for kickers in the modern NFL. Let's dive into the highlights and why this moment could signal big things for the Jaguars in the 2025 season.

The Kick That Shook the NFL

The Jaguars fell 31-25 to the Steelers in their preseason debut, but Little's 70-yarder stole the show. As time expired in the second quarter, head coach Liam Coen (referred to as "Coach Con" in the transcript) sent Little out for the attempt. The young kicker drilled it straight over the uprights, sparking wild celebrations on the sideline.

Little admitted there was "a little bit" of doubt but credited training camp drills from 65-plus yards for building his confidence. "We'd attempted a lot of long field goals in training camp... I really wanted to just go out there and see what it would do," he said. The kick was estimated to have been good from as far as 73-74 yards, showcasing Little's immense range.

This isn't Little's first rodeo with long kicks. In his 2024 rookie season, he went 27-for-29 on field goals, including 5-of-6 from 50+ yards with a longest of 59. But a 70-yarder? That's preseason history, as noted in viral social media posts.

Inside the Interview: Confidence, Celebration, and Faith

In the candid chat with reporters, Little shared the raw emotions behind the kick:

Coach's Trust and Adrenaline Rush: Little praised Coen for the opportunity, saying he and holder Logan Cooke were eager: "We want to kick it." He called adrenaline "a beautiful thing" that helped him execute under pressure.

Sideline Euphoria: The celebration felt like "playing soccer again," with the sideline clearing out. Even in preseason, the atmosphere was "electric," thanks to loud Jaguars fans making it feel like a regular-season clash.

Phone Blowing Up: Little hadn't fully checked his texts but knew it was "here we go" – a flood of messages he might not respond to all night.

Comparisons to NFL Elite: He nodded to kickers like Chris Boswell and Brandon Aubrey hitting 58-63 yarders routinely, noting the bar for kickers is rising: "The bar is just getting set so much higher... There's probably going to be a guy this season that's going to go out there and kick a 70 plus."

Soccer Roots and Faith: A high school soccer player, Little loved penalty kicks for the pressure. His faith plays a huge role: "Whether I made the kick or missed the kick, like I knew God's will was going to prevail... I'm out there for a bigger purpose."

Fatigue and Future: Despite multiple kicks (including a 52-yarder later), Little felt no major fatigue, crediting strength coach Will Wine Coupe. He's keeping the ball, even if the Hall of Fame calls – "That ball is staying with me."

Little expressed mild disappointment that it doesn't count officially: "It does suck, but... that means we just got to go out there and make it again, right?"

Why This Matters for the Jaguars and NFL Kickers in 2025

Little's performance isn't just a highlight reel moment – it's a sign of evolving NFL kicking. With guys routinely attempting 60+ yarders, teams like the Jaguars can now view long field goals as "routine" weapons. For Jacksonville, who struggled in close games last season, having a reliable big-leg kicker could be a game-changer in the competitive AFC South.

As Little noted, many kickers league-wide have the distance; it's about accuracy. If he replicates this in the regular season starting September 2025, expect records to fall.