There is a college record of 69 yards, set by Swedish-born Ove Johansson, playing for Abilene Christian University vs. East Texas State on October 16, 1976.
The NFL record is 64 yards, set on December 8, 2013 by Matt Prater of the Denver Broncos while playing against the Tennessee Titans. This broke the 63-yard record set in 1980 by Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints, which had subsequently been tied by Jason Elam, Sebastian Janikowski, and David Akers.
Longest Successful College Field Goal - 69 Yards
Longest Successful NFL Field Goal - 64 Yards
Longest Successful CFL Field Goal - 62 Yards
Longest College Field Goal Without A Tee - 65 Yards
Longest High School Football Field Goal
Interesting Fact: Although the NFL does not keep stats on field goal attempts, Sebastian Janikowski of the Oakland Raiders attempted a 76-yarder (thought to be the longest attempt) just before halftime against the San Diego Chargers on September 28, 2008.
Matt Prater of the Denver Broncos kicked a 64-yard field goal against the Tennessee Titans on December 8, 2013. He made the kick at the end of the first half to put the Broncos closer to the Titans, who led 21 to 20. The thinner air in Denver has resulted in several extremely long field goals.
Four players shared the previous NFL record (63 yards): Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints in 1970; Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos in 1998; Sebastian Janikowski of the Oakland Raiders in 2011; and David Akers of the San Francisco 49ers in 2012.
Both Elam and Janikowski tied the record in Denver. Elam's kick was in Mile High Stadium; Janikowski's was in Sports Authority Field at Mile High (formerly Invesco Field). Dempsey's field goal against the Detroit Lions at Tulane Stadium was a game winner. Akers' kick was against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Elam, Janikowski and Akers kicked their field goals at the end of the first half. Dempsey's kick gave the Saints a 19-17 victory over the Lions with two seconds left in the game.
Four players share the NFL record for longest field goal (63 yards): Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints in 1970; Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos in 1998; Sebastian Janikowski of the Oakland Raiders in 2011; and David Akers of the San Francisco 49ers in 2012.
Both Elam and Janikowski tied the record in Denver. Elam's kick was in Mile High Stadium; Janikowski's was in Sports Authority Field at Mile High (formerly Invesco Field). Dempsey's field goal against the Detroit Lions at Tulane Stadium was a game winner. Akers' kick was against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.
Elam, Janikowski and Akers kicked their field goals at the end of the first half. Dempsey's kick gave the Saints a 19-17 victory over the Lions with two seconds left in the game.
College kicker Ove Johansson, a Swedish-born student at Abilene Christian University, kicked a 69-yard field goal in 1976. He was later drafted by the NFL Houston Oilers.
In the NFL, Matt Prater of the Denver Broncos kicked a 64-yard field goal against the Tennessee Titans on December 8, 2013. Four players shared the previous NFL record (63 yards): Tom Dempsey of the New Orleans Saints in 1970; Jason Elam of the Denver Broncos in 1998; Sebastian Janikowski of the Oakland Raiders in 2011; and David Akers of the San Francisco 49ers in 2012.
Tom Dempsey and Jason Elam are tied for the longest with 63 yards.
According to documented sources, the longest high school football field goal was 68 yards by Dirk Borgognone of Reno, NV in 1985. (There is an undocumented 70-yard kick which would be the longest in any US football venue.) In 1971 John Woodward of Elk Grove H.S. in California kicked a 67 yard field goal vs. Grant H.S. in Sacramento California. In 1999, Rusty Curry of Duluth H.S. in Georgia, kicked a 67 yard field goal vs Norcross H.S. which came off a free kick after a fair catch. In 2012, Austin Rehkow of Central Valley High (Washington) also kicked a 67 yard field goal, sending their game against Sadle Park High into overtime, where Central Valley eventually won.
Danny Christopolous 62 yards
David Akers longest successful field goal went bouncing in the uprights 63 yards against the Packers in Week 1 of the 2012 season tying the NFL field goal record.
59 yards Tony Franklin (Eagles) in Dallas
The NFL record for longest field goal is 63 yards and the NCAA record for longest field goal is 67 yards. Unless a hurricane force wind is behind the kicker, a 100 yard field goal would be pretty much impossible.
Tom Dempsey and Jason Elam are tied for the longest with 63 yards.
According to documented sources, the longest high school football field goal was 68 yards by Dirk Borgognone of Reno, NV in 1985. (There is an undocumented 70-yard kick which would be the longest in any US football venue.) In 1971 John Woodward of Elk Grove H.S. in California kicked a 67 yard field goal vs. Grant H.S. in Sacramento California. In 1999, Rusty Curry of Duluth H.S. in Georgia, kicked a 67 yard field goal vs Norcross H.S. which came off a free kick after a fair catch. In 2012, Austin Rehkow of Central Valley High (Washington) also kicked a 67 yard field goal, sending their game against Sadle Park High into overtime, where Central Valley eventually won.
Danny Christopolous 62 yards
David Akers longest successful field goal went bouncing in the uprights 63 yards against the Packers in Week 1 of the 2012 season tying the NFL field goal record.
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59 yards Tony Franklin (Eagles) in Dallas
Martin Gramatica for 65 yds
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The longest field goal in NFL postseason history was kicked by Pete Stoyanovich of the Miami Dolphins , AFC: Miami vs. Kansas City, 1990
Steve Christie holds the longest field goal record. He made a 54-yard field goal for the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVIII. The Bills still lost to the Dallas Cowboys, 30-13.
Rob Bironas longest made field goal was 62 yards.