Has there ever been a 99-yard punt?
What was the farthest punt ever
98-yard
On September 21, 1969, Jets rookie punter Steve O'Neal booted the longest punt in NFL history–a 98-yard blast against the Broncos.
Who has the longest punt average in NFL history
Career punting yards leaders
| Rank | Player | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeff Feagles | 41.6 |
| 2 | Shane Lechler | 47.6 |
| 3 | Andy Lee* | 46.7 |
| 4 | Sean Landeta | 43.3 |
What’s the longest punt in NCAA history
99 yards
The longest punt in NCAA history is a boot of 99 yards, struck by Nevada's Pat Brady, in October of 1950. The longest punt in NFL history travelled 98 yards, off the foot of Steve O'Neal, of the New York Jets, in September of 1969.
What is the shortest punt of all time
(The shortest punt ever was actually negative-7 yards by Sean Landeta of the New York Giants in the 1985 playoffs (returned five yards for a touchdown), and there have been at least two 1-yard punts.)
Who kicked a 99 yard punt
The longest punt in NCAA history is 99 yards by Pat Brady for the University of Nevada in 1950. Brady (no known relationship to Tom Brady) played professionally in the CFL and in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
How far is a good NFL punt
The job of the punter is to maximize field position, but how do we determine how well each punter does that. Just looking at gross or net punt yardage misses most of the context. Using punt percentage (PP) score keeps that context. For long-field punts (inside your own 35), the optimal result is a 65 net yard punt.
How far is a good punt in NFL
Using punt percentage (PP) score keeps that context. For long-field punts (inside your own 35), the optimal result is a 65 net yard punt. So if the LOS is your own 20, then the other team takes over at their own 15. This would be scored at 100 percent (65 net yards/65 potential yards).
How long is a good punt in NFL
The average punt in the NFL is 45 yards. That means that when a team lines up to punt the football, the field position will automatically change by 45 yards if there's no return. This is important because the closest to the endzone team has a better opportunity to score points.
Who holds the record for the longest punt return
Longest ReturnsLongest Punt Return (103 yards) Robert Bailey, Los Angeles Rams vs. New Orleans Saints, Oct.Longest Fumble Return (104 yards) Jack Tatum, Oakland Raiders vs. Green Bay Packers, Sept.Longest Return of a Missed Field Goal (109 yards) Antonio Cromartie, San Diego Chargers vs. Minnesota Vikings, Nov.
How far is a good punt in college football
An average punt must have a hang time of 4.2 to 4.7 seconds and average 42 yards per punt. The kicker must be 75% consistent on field goals and all kick-offs are 75% touchbacks with 3.9 or higher hang time.
What is the farthest punt in high school
Longest punt, point of kick-132 yards, 6 inches-Bruno Konopka, Manual, Denver, Colo., vs. South, Denver, Colo., 1937 (77 yards in air).
Has Tom Brady punted
Tom Brady kicked 2 punts in his career.
Who kicked a 91 yard punt
Randall Cunningham's punt officially went for 91 yards and is still the third-longest punt in the history of pro football. The longest punt ever was a 98-yarder by Steve O'Neal of the Jets back in 1969.
How far can NFL punters kick
While some weaker placekickers may have trouble kicking field goals longer than 30 yards (making field goals from beyond the 13 difficult), others may consistently make 50-yarders, making it practical to kick from beyond the 33. For most NFL kickers, the 35-yard line is typically the limit of their field goal range.
How far should a 12 year old be able to punt
Youth Camps (Ages 9-12)
The minimum requirement is that you have the strength to at least kick the ball 15 yards in the air (which is like making a field goal from the 5-yard line).
How far should a high school kicker be able to punt
The minimum requirement is that you have the strength to at least kick the ball 15 yards in the air (which is like making a field goal from the 5-yard line). The 'typical' student in our youth camps range from being able to kick a 15 to 30 yard field goal, and some can even make it from 35+ yards.
How many yards is a good punt
The average punt in the NFL is 45 yards. That means that when a team lines up to punt the football, the field position will automatically change by 45 yards if there's no return. This is important because the closest to the endzone team has a better opportunity to score points.
What is the longest play in NFL history
Victor Cruz's #NFL record-tying 99-yard TD reception against the #Jets on Christmas Eve 2011. The interesting thing is, the two teams that completed the last two 99-yarders ended up meeting in the Super Bowl, where Cruz was the recipient of the only touchdown pass Manning threw in the Giants' 21-17 victory.
Who is the best punt return in the NFL
Brian Mitchell
Leaders
| Rank | Player | RtY |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brian Mitchell | 19,013 |
| 2 | Allen Rossum | 15,003 |
| 3 | Josh Cribbs | 13,488 |
| 4 | Mel Gray | 13,003 |
How far can an NFL punter kick
For most NFL kickers, the 35-yard line is typically the limit of their field goal range.
How far is the average punt in the NFL kicker
The average punt in the NFL is 45 yards. That means that when a team lines up to punt the football, the field position will automatically change by 45 yards if there's no return. This is important because the closest to the endzone team has a better opportunity to score points.
Who has punted the most in the NFL
Jeff Feagles holds the NFL career record for most punts with 1,713.
Has an NFL team ever not punted
The No Punt Game is the nickname given to a National Football League game held between the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers on September 13, 1992 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California.
Who kicked a 63 yd field goal
kicker Tom Dempsey
On November 8, 1970, vs. Detroit Lions at Tulane Stadium, kicker Tom Dempsey booted what was then an NFL-record 63-yard field goal in a New Orleans Saints 19-17 victory.
Who punted 81 yards
Watch highlights of New Orleans Saints punter Blake Gillikin's top plays of the 2022 NFL regular season.
