Top 5 Greatest NFL Kickers of All Time
As kickers in the NFL, there have been some truly elite players throughout the history of the league. These players have been able to consistently make field goals and extra points, and have been a valuable asset to their teams. Here are the top 5 kickers in NFL history.
#1 Justin Tucker
Tucker has been playing for the Baltimore Ravens since 2012 and has an impressive field goal percentage of 90.5%, which is currently the highest in NFL history among kickers with at least 100 attempts.
He has also made the most field goals from 50 yards or more in NFL history and holds the record for the longest-ever field goal at 66 yards. He is known for his accuracy, consistency, and his ability to make clutch kicks in pressure situations and is also a six-time Pro Bowler and five-time first-team All-Pro.
JUSTIN TUCKER 66 YARDER DOINKS OFF THE CROSSBAR THROUGH THE UPRIGHTS FOR THE WIN
THE LONGEST FG IN NFL HISTORY https://t.co/ihSiBXFpRo
#2 Adam Vinatieri
Vinatieri played for the New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts from 1996 to 2019 and has scored the most points in NFL history with 2,673. He has made 599 out of 709 field goal attempts in his career and has an accuracy rate of 84.48%.
Vinatieri is also known for his clutch performances in big games, including his game-winning field goals in Super Bowls XXXVI and XXXVIII.
20 Years Ago Today
Super Bowl XXXVI
Adam Vinatieri hits a 48-yard field goal as time expires to give the #Patriots their first Super Bowl title — the only Super Bowl decided on the final play of regulation.
The final play ever called by the iconic Pat Summerall-John Madden duo https://t.co/zWvw5ZpAFw
#3 Morten Andersen
Andersen played for the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and Indianapolis Colts from 1982 to 2007 and scored the second-most points in NFL history with 2,544.
He has made 565 out of 709 field goal attempts in his career and has an accuracy rate of 79.7%. The kicker was an eight-time Pro Bowler and was known for his consistency and longevity.
#4 Gary Anderson
Anderson played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, and Tennessee Titans from 1982 to 2004 and scored the third-most points in NFL history with 2,434.
He has made 538 out of 665 field goal attempts in his career and has an accuracy rate of 81%. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and was known for his consistency and accuracy.
#5 Jason Hanson
Hanson played for the Detroit Lions from 1992 to 2012 and scored the fourth-most points in NFL history with 2,150. He has made 517 out of 665 field goal attempts in his career and has an accuracy rate of 78%. He is a two-time Pro Bowler and was known for his consistency and accuracy.
All of these players have left an indelible mark on the NFL and have set the standard for future kickers to follow. Their consistency, accuracy, and longevity are a testament to their greatness. They are true legends of the game, and their legacies will be remembered for years to come.