‘Holy smokes': America left in disbelief after never seen before act
During a pre-season game on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the 21-year-old stepped up on the stroke of halftime.
With his side trailing 14-6, Little and the Jaguars lined up a highly improbable attempt from deep within their own territory.
The kick was from the Jags' 40-yard line, meaning it was a 70-yard attempt to secure points just before the break.
Not daunted by the task that fronted him, Little began his march as the ball was snapped and put his right foot through the ball.
Place holder Logan Cooke threw his arms into the air almost instantly as the ball sailed through the air before crossing over the posts for the field goal.
While it won't officially enter the record books, the converted attempt smashes Justin Tucker's NFL record which sits at 66 yards.
The absurd display quickly sent the internet into meltdown with videos of the historic kick racking up millions of views.
Those watching on couldn't quite believe what they'd just witnessed.
Former NFL kicker turned media personality Pat McAfee wrote on X: 'THIS IS LEGENDARY.'
NFL legend JJ Watt wrote: '70 yards?!'
The Jaguars' official account added: '70-YARD FG WHAT JUST HAPPENED!!!!'
NFL Fantasy Football wrote: '70-YARD FIELD GOAL. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?'
Steelers reporter Nick Farabaugh wrote: 'Cam Little just nailed a 70-yard field goal. Holy smokes.'
NFL Fashion Advice added: 'Absolutely preposterous.'
Despite the jaw-dropping moment, it wasn't to be for the Jaguars on the day as the Steelers secured the 31-25 victory.
Steelers quarterback Skylar Thompson picked the Jaguars apart, finishing the contest with three touchdowns as he threw for 233 yards on 20/28 attempts.
The Jaguars will look to get on the board in week two when they take on the New Orleans Saints before finishing the pre-season against the Miami Dolphins.
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