Who is the most accurate kicker in NFL history?
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Asked by: Mike Agembovich
Justin TuckerJustin Tucker became the fastest kicker to 1,000 points – just 118 games. He’s the most accurate kicker in NFL history (90.6 percent).
Who are the most accurate field goal kickers in NFL history?
Leaders
| Rank | Player | FG% |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justin Tucker | 91.061% |
| 2 | Harrison Butker | 90.123% |
| 3 | Younghoe Koo | 90.000% |
| 4 | Chris Boswell | 88.350% |
Who is the best place kicker of all time?
Gil Brandt’s greatest NFL place-kickers of all time
- 1 / 22. Garo Yepremian. Detroit Lions, 1966-1967; Miami Dolphins, 1970-1978; New Orleans Saints, 1979; Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1980-1981. …
- 2 / 22. Don Chandler. …
- 3 / 22. John Carney. …
- 4 / 22. Jason Elam. …
- 5 / 22. Toni Fritsch. …
- 6 / 22. Eddie Murray. …
- 7 / 22. Mark Moseley. …
- 8 / 22. Graham Gano.
Who is the #1 kicker in the NFL?
Picking out the best kicker in NFL history isn’t easy. Some look at field goal percentage.
Has there ever been a perfect kicker in the NFL?
Vanderjagt retired as the NFL’s most accurate field goal kicker at 86.5%, which is the seventh-highest completion percentage in league history.
Mike Vanderjagt.
| Field goals: | 112/150 (74.7%) |
|---|---|
| Punts: | 351 |
| Punting yards: | 10,434 |
| Average punt: | 44.3 |
Who has the strongest leg in the NFL?
Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland Raiders
He gives the Raiders the opportunity for points every time he lines up for a kick. His leg is arguably the strongest in the NFL. Janikowski’s 63-yard field goal against the Denver Broncos is tied for the longest in NFL history.
Who was the last straight on kicker NFL?
Mark Moseley
The last full-time straight on placekicker in the NFL was Mark Moseley who retired from the Cleveland Browns after the 1986 season, and the last straight-on kicker drafted into the NFL was Manny Matsakis from Capital University by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1984, who went on to become a successful college and CFL Coach …
What kicker has the most game winning field goals?
Tucker’s game-winning, NFL-record 66-yard field goal against the Detroit Lions was named the “Bridgestone Best Moment of the Year” by the NFL. The Ravens won the game 19-17. Tucker’s kick surpassed the previous NFL record held by Matt Prater, who kicked a 64-yarder in 2013.
Who never missed a field goal?
#1 Justin Tucker
It should come as no surprise that Justin Tucker is the most accurate kicker in NFL history. His career 90.6 field goal percentage is easily the highest mark for any kicker that meets the criteria. He has never missed a kick under 30 yards in 77 career attempts.
Who has never missed a field goal?
In three years as the Tigers’ kicker, Wolfert never missed an extra point. At the end of the 2007 season, USA Today also published a feature story on Wolfert, noting that his “extremely accurate right leg” had provided Missouri with the margin of victory in key games.
Are there any field goal kickers in the Hall of Fame?
There are just two pure kickers in the Hall — Morten Andersen and Jan Stenerud. Two other players are in the Hall as kickers, but also played other positions — George Blanda (also a quarterback) and Lou Groza (also a tackle).
