Who is the best NFL punter of all time?

Ray Guy, widely considered the greatest punter in history, has died at the age of 72.

Why is Ray Guy the greatest punter of all time?

Besides being a long-distance punter, Guy specialized in putting opponents in poor field position with his pinpoint punts. In the 11 seasons after such records were kept, he was credited with 209 “inside the 20” punts. More than a third of them – 77 – came in his final three seasons.

Which punter has been to the most Pro Bowls?

East Bernard, Texas, U.S. Regarded as one of the greatest punters in NFL history, Lechler was named an All-Pro nine times during his career, and made seven Pro Bowls. He led the league in punting average five times and is the NFL's all-time leader in career punting average.

Who is the best football punter?

A.J. Cole, Raiders

For one, he averaged 50 yards per punt, which is the eight-highest single-season total in NFL history.

Are there any punters and kickers in the Hall of Fame?

The legendary late punter Ray Guy is the only punter in the NFL Hall of Fame.

Top Ten Longest Throws in NFL History!

What is the highest punt ever?

Broncos | This Day In NFL History. 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 is the goat punter?

Guy was elected to both the College Football Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2014. An eight-time All-Pro, Guy is widely considered to be the greatest punter of all time. Swainsboro, Georgia, U.S. Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.

Who is the best kicker to ever live?

Vinatieri is arguably the most famous kicker in NFL history, thanks to the three field goals that sealed Super Bowl wins for New England three different times and one miraculous kick in snowy Foxboro to beat the Raiders in the "Tuck Rule Game." He also needs just 10 points to surpass Morten Andersen as the NFL's all- ...

Who punted the longest punt?

What is the longest punt in NFL history? Araiza's 82-yarder wouldn't be the longest punt of all time. In fact, it wouldn't even crack the top 10. Steve O'Neal set the NFL record in 1969 with a mind-blowing 98-yard punt.

Who is the punter God?

Araiza was the top-rated punter in his draft class. Nicknamed "The Punt God" for his incredibly strong and accurate leg, the Bills drafted him in the 6th round of the 2022 NFL Draft, which many consider very high for a punter.

Has a punter ever won the Heisman Trophy?

No punter has ever won the Heisman Trophy, but Texas A&M punter Drew Kaser isn't going to let that stop him from trying to take home college football's top honor this season.

Who has the longest punt average in NFL history?

Baugh set the record for yards per punt at 51.4 in 1940. The 50.0 yards per punt mark would not be reached again until Donnie Jones achieved the feat in 2008. Ryan Stonehouse would surpass Baugh's yards per punt record, setting the new benchmark at 53.1 in 2022.

Has a punter ever scored a field goal?

To answer your question, no, it's not an official record, but it has happened extremely rarely. It would be the equivalent of a 75-yard field goal when kicked from the 35-yard line (which it would be, unless a penalty moved the kickoff spot).

What Hall of Fame punter died?

-- Ray Guy, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Raiders and the first punter to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame, died Thursday. He was 72. Southern Mississippi, where Guy starred before becoming the first punter ever taken in the first round of the NFL draft, said he died following a lengthy illness.

What was the shortest punt ever?

(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 an 82 yard punt?

Buffalo Bills Bills rookie kicker Matt Araiza booms an 82-yard punt against the Colts.

What is the longest kick in history?

On Oct. 16, 1976, Abilene Christian's Ove Johansson uncorked a 69-yard field goal against East Texas State.

Who is the most clutch kicker in NFL history?

What kicker has the most pro bowls?

Yankton, South Dakota, U.S. Vinatieri joined the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 1996, where he played for 10 seasons, and was a member of the Colts for 14 seasons. A four-time Super Bowl winner—three with the Patriots and one with the Colts—he has the most Super Bowl wins for a kicker.

Who has the biggest thighs in NFL history?

Described as a "one-man demolition team," Earl Campbell was a punishing runner. He packed 36-inch thighs on a 5'11", 233-pound frame to make him the most feared running back of his time.

Who are the 3 goats of football?

Who is absolute goat in football?

Who is the GOAT of football? Lionel Messi is often considered the GOAT of football, following his exploits with Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Argentina.

What NFL quarterback kicked a 91 yard punt?

Passing (for 207 touchdowns) and running (for 4,928 yards) are what Randall Cunningham will be most remembered for in his NFL career. But what happened Dec. 3, 1989 — 25 years ago today — shouldn't be overlooked, either.