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Who is the best punter in the NFL?

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Sarah Smith

Published Jan 24, 2026

Gil Brandt's greatest NFL punters of all time

  • 9 / 16. Johnny Hekker. ...
  • 10 / 16. Reggie Roby. ...
  • 11 / 16. Jerrel Wilson. ...
  • 12 / 16. Sean Landeta. ...
  • 13 / 16. Sammy Baugh. ...
  • 14 / 16. Ray Guy. ...
  • 15 / 16. Yale Lary. Detroit Lions, 1952-1953, 1956-1964. ...
  • 16 / 16. Shane Lechler. Oakland Raiders, 2000-2012; Houston Texans, 2013-Present.

Who are the top 10 punters in the NFL?

Ranking the top 10 NFL kickers and top 10 punters heading into the 2021 regular season

  • Jack Fox, Lions. ...
  • Corey Bojorquez, Rams. ...
  • Brett Kern, Titans. ...
  • Johnny Hekker, Rams. ...
  • 4. Logan Cooke, Jaguars. ...
  • Jake Bailey, Patriots. ...
  • Tress Way, Washington. ...
  • Michael Dickson, Seahawks.

Who is the best punter ever?

Gil Brandt's greatest NFL punters of all time

  • 1 / 16. Dave Jennings. New York Giants, 1974-1984; New York Jets, 1985-1987. ...
  • 2 / 16. Donnie Jones. Seattle Seahawks, 2004; Miami Dolphins, 2005-2006; St. ...
  • 3 / 16. Don Chandler. ...
  • 4 / 16. Jeff Feagles. ...
  • 5 / 16. Thomas Morstead. ...
  • 6 / 16. Glenn Dobbs. ...
  • 7 / 16. Pat McAfee. ...
  • 8 / 16. Andy Lee.

Who is the best kicker ever?

1. Justin Tucker. Tucker shot to the top of this list as a result of what has been a dominant career thus far. He not only is the most accurate kicker in NFL history, but he's also the record-holder for the longest field goal ever made (66 yards, 2021).

Who has the strongest leg in 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.

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Who is the best kicker in 2021?

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  • 1 1. Justin Tucker.
  • 2 2. Harrison Butker.
  • 3 3. Josh Lambo.
  • 4 4. Chris Boswell.
  • 5 5. Wil Lutz.
  • 6 6. Robbie Gould.
  • 7 7. Kai Forbath.
  • 8 8. Stephen Gostkowski.

What is the longest NFL punt?

On September 21, 1969, Jets rookie punter Steve O'Neal booted the longest punt in NFL history--a 98-yard blast against the Broncos.

Is Ray Guy the best punter?

A six-time NFL All-Pro, Guy is widely considered to be the greatest punter of all time. With his induction to the Hall of Fame on August 2, 2014, he became only the second pure kicker (after Jan Stenerud) and the first pure punter so honored.

Has a punter ever scored a touchdown?

Sanders is the first kicker with a receiving touchdown since Jim Turner on Oct. 16, 1977.

Who is the best WR in the NFL 2021?

Ranking the 25 best wide receivers from the 2021 NFL regular...

  • COOPER KUPP, LOS ANGELES RAMS.
  • DEEBO SAMUEL, SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS.
  • JUSTIN JEFFERSON, MINNESOTA VIKINGS.
  • JA'MARR CHASE, CINCINNATI BENGALS.
  • CEEDEE LAMB, DALLAS COWBOYS.
  • STEFON DIGGS, BUFFALO BILLS.
  • TYREEK HILL, KANSAS CITY CHIEFS.
  • TEE HIGGINS, CINCINNATI BENGALS.

Who is the best player in the NFL?

101 best players in the NFL right now

  1. J.J. Watt, DE, Texans. ...
  2. Rob Gronkowski, TE, Patriots. If J.J. ...
  3. Antonio Brown, WR, Steelers. ...
  4. Aaron Donald, DT, Rams. ...
  5. Luke Kuechly, LB, Panthers. ...
  6. Khalil Mack, OLB, Raiders. ...
  7. Von Miller, OLB, Broncos. ...
  8. Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers.

Who kicked the longest field goal in NFL history?

The Broncos kicker slugged a 64-yard field goal in December of 2013 against the Titans. It didn't finish the game off but it did send Denver to the halftime tunnel extremely pumped up. Justin Tucker is responsible for the longest field goal in NFL history.

Has an NFL kicker won MVP?

Did you know that a kicker was named the NFL's MVP? It happened in 1982 when Washington's Mark Moseley had the season of all seasons for kickers.

Has a kicker ever won Rookie of the Year?

Jason Hanson. It doesn't matter what sport or position you play, you are probably doing it right when the same team holds on to you for 20 years. Hanson is the only kicker to ever be named Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Pro Football Writers Association.

Who is the most accurate kicker in NFL?

#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.

What is Ray Guy's longest punt?

His longest punt in the NFL was a 74-yarder against Denver in 1977. In the 1980 AFC Championship Game, he boomed a 71-yarder against San Diego. Besides being a long-distance punter, Guy specialized in putting opponents in poor field position with his pinpoint punts.

Why is Ray Guy the best punter?

Ray Guy — the stuff of college legends

The first pure punter to be elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the former University of Southern Mississippi All American was the greatest at his position for his ability to achieve great hang time and land the kick inside the opponent's 20-yard line.