Top 10 best Kickers in NFL history

Take a look at Top 10 best kickers in NFL history


Top 10 best Kickers in NFL history

Adam Vinatieri (Image via IndyStar)

The NFL can be regarded as one of the most complex sports leagues in the country. The game of football is a bit complicated when compared to other games. However, when the rules are understood, then there is no better or more exhilarating game than this.

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Football has many positions, and different positions are compartmentalized in different departments, three in particular. There’s the offense, defense, and special team showcasing their respective caliber on the football field. Today, we are going to talk about the special teams’ department, specifically the kicker position.

The kickers are often underrated and don’t get the appreciation that they deserve, which might be due to the limited action they get. The kickers have been the game-winners on multiple occasions in professional football. For example, the recent Super Bowl game between the Chiefs and the Eagles was won due to the accuracy on field goal by the Chiefs kicker.

Accurate Kickers are an essential component of any football team. They provide the team with the ability to score points through field goals and extra points by their crazy kicks, and can often be the difference between winning and losing a game. Over the years, the NFL has seen many great kickers, but only a few can be considered the best of all time. Here are the top 10 best kickers in NFL history.

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10. Matt Prater

Matt Prater
Matt Prater (Image via Lions Wire)

Matt Prater is a highly accomplished kicker in the NFL and is widely regarded as one of the best kickers in the league’s history. Prater has played for several NFL teams over his illustrious career, including the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Arizona Cardinals, and New Orleans Saints.

In terms of statistics, Prater has over 82% as his career field goal percentage, which is a remarkable achievement given the distance and difficulty of some of the kicks he has attempted. He has also been named to the Pro Bowl twice in his career and has been recognized as a First-Team All-Pro once.

9. Jason Hanson

Jason Hanson
Jason Hanson (Image via Detroit Free Pass)

Jason Hanson is a former NFL kicker who played for the Detroit Lions for an impressive 21 straight seasons (an all-time record for most seasons played with one team). Hanson is widely regarded as one of the most consistent kickers in NFL history, and his success with the Lions has made him a beloved figure among fans of the team.

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Hanson was known for his accuracy and strong leg, which allowed him to make kicks from long distances with relative ease and make numerous franchise records. He made over 82% of his field goal attempts in his career games, and he made more than 90% of his extra-point attempts.

8. Jan Stenerud

Jan Stenerud
Jan Stenerud (Image via PackersNews.com)

Jan Stenerud is a former NFL kicker who played for 19 seasons with three different teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, the Green Bay Packers, and the Minnesota Vikings. Stenerud is widely regarded as one of the greatest kickers in NFL history and is known for his accuracy, powerful leg, and unique kicking style.

Stenerud was the first pure placekicker to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which speaks to the impact he had on the game. Throughout his career, Stenerud made over 373 field goals, with an impressive success rate of nearly 67%. He also made 580 extra-point attempts.

7. George Blanda

George Blanda
George Blanda (Image via Los Angeles Times)

George Blanda was a legendary NFL kicker who played for an impressive 26 seasons, making him one of the most enduring players in league history. Blanda played for four different teams throughout his career, including the Chicago Bears, the Houston Oilers, the Oakland Raiders, and the Baltimore Colts.

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Although Blanda began his career as a quarterback, he later transitioned to become a kicker and became one of the most reliable and versatile kickers in NFL history. Blanda made over 335 field goals and 900 extra point attempts, making him one of the most prolific scorers in NFL history. He was also known for his durability and longevity, playing until he was 48 years old.

6. Lou Groza

Lou Groza
Lou Groza (Image via Browns Wire)

Lou Groza was a legendary NFL kicker who played for the Cleveland Browns for 21 seasons. Groza was known for his powerful leg, his accuracy, and his versatility on the field, and he is widely regarded as one of the greatest kickers in NFL history.

Groza made over 250 field goals and over 600 extra point attempts, making him one of the most prolific scorers not just in the regular season but all of NFL history. He was also a nine-time Pro Bowler and was recognized as a First-Team All-Pro four times in his career.

5. Gary Anderson

Gary Anderson
Gary Anderson (Image via Vikings Wire)

Gary Anderson is a former NFL kicker who played for four different teams throughout his 23-year career. Anderson made over 538 field goals and over 820 extra point attempts, making him one of the most prolific scorers in NFL history.

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The former San Francisco placekicker was a four-time Pro Bowler and was recognized as a First-Team All-Pro three times in his career. He was also a member of the All-Decade Team of the 1990s.

4. Stephen Gostkowski

Stephen Gostkowski
Stephen Gostkowski (Image via NBC Sports)

Stephen Gostkowski is a former NFL kicker who played for the New England Patriots and the Tennessee Titans and retired a season ago. Gostkowski was known for his accuracy and consistency.

During his career, Gostkowski has made over 370 field goals and over 650 extra point attempts, making him one of the most prolific scorers in NFL history. He is also known for his ability to make clutch kicks in critical moments, and he has been a key player on several successful teams throughout his career.

3. Morten Andersen

Morten Andersen
Morten Andersen (Image via New Orleans Saints)

Morten Andersen is widely regarded as one of the greatest kickers in NFL history. His accuracy, longevity, and ability to make clutch kicks in critical moments have earned him a place among the greats of the game, and his achievements on the field have cemented his legacy as one of the all-time greats.

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Morten Andersen played for six different teams throughout his 25-year career. During his career, Andersen made over 565 field goals and over 850 extra point attempts, making him the all-time leading scorer in NFL history at the time of his retirement.

2. Justin Tucker

Justin Tucker
Justin Tucker (Image via Baltimore Beatdown)

Justin Tucker is a kicker for the Baltimore Ravens since 2012. Tucker is known for his accuracy, his range, and his ability to make clutch kicks in critical moments, and he is widely regarded as one of the best kickers in the league today.

Tucker has made over 90% of his field goal attempts, which is the highest career percentage in NFL history. He has also made several game-winning field goals. Justin Tucker is widely regarded as one of the best kickers in NFL history who continues to be a valuable player on the field today.

1. Adam Vinatieri

Adam Vinatieri
Adam Vinatieri (Image via WQKT)

Widely regarded as the greatest kicker of all time, Adam Vinatieri is a former NFL kicker who played for the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts throughout his 24-year career.

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During his career, Vinatieri made over 599 field goals and 874 extra point attempts, making him one of the most prolific scorers in NFL history. He is also the man who holds the record for the most consecutive field goals in the regular season. Vinatieri is a three-time Pro Bowler and was recognized as a First-Team All-Pro three times in his career. 

Most notably, Vinatieri made several game-winning kicks in critical moments during his career, including two Super Bowl-winning kicks for the Patriots in Super Bowls XXXVI and XXXVIII. His clutch performances in those moments earned him the nickname “Mr. Clutch” and cemented his legacy as one of the greatest kickers in NFL history.

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