who is the greatest punter in nfl history

Who is the best punter in the world?

Top 6 Best NFL Punters of All TimeRay Guy.Shane Lechler.Sammy Baugh.Yale Lary.Jerrel Wilson.Sean Landeta.

Who kicked the longest punt in NFL history?

In 1969, Jets punter Steve O'Neal set an NFL/AFL record with a 98-yard punt.

Who has the longest punt record?

punter Steve O'NealOn September 21, 1969, Jets rookie punter Steve O'Neal booted the longest punt in NFL history--a 98-yard blast against the Broncos.

Why is Ray Guy the best punter?

Ray Guy played 14 seasons in the NFL. He led the league in punting three times, meaning he had the best gross average. His highest single-season average (45.3) was in his rookie campaign of 1973. His career long punt was 74 yards.

Has anyone ever kicked a 70 yard field goal?

Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker made a 70-yard field goal during 'Monday Night Football' warmups in Mexico City.

Who is the greatest kicker of all time?

1. Justin Tucker. Tucker shot to the top of this list as a result of what has been a dominant career thus far. He not only is the most accurate kicker in NFL history, but he's also the record-holder for the longest field goal ever made (66 yards, 2021).

Who is the only kicker in the NFL Hall of Fame?

Jan Stenerud: K, Kansas City/Green Bay Jan Stenerud is the only one who was a full-time kicker in the Hall.

What is the second longest punt in NFL history?

The longest is a 98-yarder by the Jets' Steve O'Neal from 1969 and can easily be found on YouTube. The third-longest is a 93-yarder by the Patriots' Shawn McCarthy. It, too, can easily be found on YouTube. The second-longest is credited to the Chicago Bears' Joe Lintzenich from a 1931 game against the New York Giants.

What is the longest pass in the air in NFL history?

Longest NFL pass in the air: Baker Mayfield throws the ball 70.5 yards on Hail Mary in 2020. During a game against the Baltimore Ravens back in December of 2020, Baker Mayfield threw up a hail mary toward the end of the second quarter.

Is there any punters in the Hall of Fame?

The NFL's Punters (Finally) Land One In The Hall Of Fame : The Two-Way Ray Guy, a gifted athlete who became the prototype of an NFL punter in the 1970s and 80s, becomes the first punter to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame this weekend.

What was Ray Guy's longest kick?

Guy was both a punter and a placekicker at Southern Mississippi, once kicking a then–record 61–yard field goal in a snowstorm during a game in Utah.

Is Pat McAfee the best punter ever?

Pat McAfee was one of the most accurate punters in the NFL during his career, but one kicking mistake almost turned tragic when he missed the practice net during a game. McAfee was booting a few warm-up punts when one of his attempts went right over the net and straight into the air.