Cam Little, the placekicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, has made headlines after breaking an NFL record with an impressive 68-yard field goal during a recent game. This kick, which soared well over the crossbar, set a new record for the longest field goal in league history, surpassing the previous mark of 66 yards set by Justin Tucker. Interestingly, Little had previously kicked a 70-yarder in the preseason, but that didn’t count officially since it was just an exhibition game.
After the game, he expressed that he anticipates someone will break his record in the future, pointing out how common long kicks are becoming in the league.
While his record-setting kick drew the most attention, it was actually his 48-yard field goal that tied the game and pushed the Jaguars into overtime, ultimately leading to a 30-29 victory over Las Vegas. Little, who was selected in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft from Arkansas, has shown significant growth in his rookie season, achieving a 93.1 percent success rate and ranking sixth in accuracy in the NFL. Despite this year’s accuracy dropping to 76.5 percent, he had a flawless performance last Sunday, going 3-for-3.
Speaking on the Identity Sports podcast, Little discussed how his faith has shaped his perspective on success. He reflected that, until his second year at Arkansas State, he tied his achievements too closely to football.
“I was a believer, but I didn’t fully understand how my faith intertwined with my humanity,” he said, adding that he came to realize that regardless of his performance, he was loved by Jesus. “I learned that my worth isn’t dictated by my kicks; it’s already established.” He acknowledged that understanding this made a significant difference in both his life and his performance on the field.
Holding the record for field goal percentage at the University of Arkansas, Little noted that when athletes accept they are loved unconditionally, it alleviates a lot of pressure to succeed. “That realization really transformed how I approach the game,” he mentioned. “Now I can play more freely without getting hung up on individual kicks. Whatever the outcome, I’m doing it for God’s glory.”
He went on to express that he believes he’s been given this talent not just to play football, but to glorify God and share the message of the gospel.
