The longest field goal in NFL history is 68 yards. The longest field goal in NFL history keeps moving — each new record redefines what kickers can do. Cam Little of the Jacksonville Jaguars kicked it on November 2, 2025, against the Las Vegas Raiders. He broke a record that had stood for four years.
This page lists the longest kicks ever made, explains how the distance is measured and answers the big question: has anyone made a 70-yard field goal?
Longest field goal in NFL history: the record list
| Distance | Kicker | Team | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 yards | Cam Little | Jacksonville Jaguars | 2025 |
| 66 yards | Justin Tucker | Baltimore Ravens | 2021 |
| 65 yards | Brandon Aubrey | Dallas Cowboys | 2024 |
| 64 yards | Matt Prater | Denver Broncos | 2013 |
| 63 yards | Tom Dempsey | New Orleans Saints | 1970 |
Tom Dempsey’s 63-yard kick in 1970 was the record for more than 40 years. Several kickers matched it before Matt Prater reached 64 yards in 2013. Justin Tucker pushed the mark to 66 yards in 2021, when his kick hit the crossbar and bounced over to win the game.
Has anyone made a 70 yard field goal?
Yes, but not in a game that counts. Cam Little made a 70-yard field goal in a preseason game in August 2025. Preseason kicks are not part of the official record book, so the NFL field goal record is still his 68-yard kick from the regular season.
No kicker has made a 70 yard field goal in a regular-season or playoff game.
How is a field goal distance measured?
The distance is measured from the spot of the kick to the goalposts. Two things are added to the line of scrimmage:
- 10 yards for the end zone. The goalposts stand at the back of the end zone.
- About 7 yards for the snap. The holder sets the ball seven yards behind the line.
So a kick from the opponent’s 40-yard line is a 57-yard attempt. Cam Little’s record kick was snapped from his own 49-yard line.
Why are long field goals more common now?
Kickers are making long kicks more often than in the past. There are a few reasons:
- Specialist training. Kickers now work with position coaches from a young age.
- Better conditions. Many records come in domes or at altitude, where the ball travels farther.
- Coaching decisions. Teams trust kickers from 55 yards and beyond, so there are more attempts.
- Kickoff rule changes. New kickoff rules have improved starting field position, which leaves offenses closer to field goal range.
Longest field goals at other levels
| Level | Distance | Kicker | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| College (with kicking tee) | 69 yards | Ove Johansson | 1976 |
| College (top division, no tee) | 65 yards | Martin Gramatica | 1998 |
| High school | 68 yards | Dirk Borgognone | 1985 |
College kickers could use a tee until 1989, which is why the oldest college marks are longer.
What a long field goal does to the score!
A field goal is worth three points from any distance. A 68-yard kick counts the same as a 20-yard kick. The value of a long kick is that it turns a stalled drive near midfield into points, often on the last play of a half.
You can follow every field goal and touchdown as it happens on our NFL scores today scoreboard.
Longest field goal FAQ
What is the longest field goal in NFL history?
The record is 68 yards, set by Cam Little of the Jacksonville Jaguars on November 2, 2025, against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Who held the record before Cam Little?
Justin Tucker of the Baltimore Ravens, with a 66-yard field goal in 2021.
Has there ever been a 70 yard field goal in the NFL?
Only in the preseason. Cam Little made a 70-yard kick in a 2025 preseason game, but preseason plays do not count as official records.
How many points is a field goal worth?
Three points, no matter how long the kick is.
How long was Tom Dempsey’s record field goal?
It was 63 yards, kicked for the New Orleans Saints in 1970. It stayed the record until 2013. That 63-yarder held the longest field goal in NFL history for over four decades — a reminder of how rare these kicks are.
Source: Field goal records on Wikipedia.