After setting a new NFL record with his 66 yard field goal, the Baltimore Ravens‘ Justin Tucker is on top of the world. He is setting NFL records, his jersey is selling like hot cakes and his Madden ranking is as good as it gets.
Is there anything this guy can’t do?
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Justin Tucker is at the peak of his powers
If you walk around Baltimore these days, you can’t help but notice that the city has finally embraced its historically good kicker. Justin Tucker jerseys are everywhere.
It’s rare to see a kicker get this much love, but in this case it undeniable. Justin Tucker had the top selling Ravens jersey in September and he may repeat the feat in October as well.
Even Madden NFL 22 has accepted his greatness, handing him the rarest of accolades: A 99 Madden Ranking!
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Justin Tucker is the most reliable kicker in NFL History
None of this is new. The Ravens’ Justin Tucker is familiar with success.
Since 2012, Justin Tucker has been the most accurate kicker in NFL history. He not only holds the record for the longest field goal in NFL history, but also makes 71 percent of his kicks from 50 or more yards. Amazingly, he’s never missed a field goal in the final minute of regulation (16 of 16 in his career).
Tucker doesn’t rest on his laurels though. He has openly stated that he will break his own 66 yard FG record.
This isn’t just empty talk. Here he is knocking down a 70-yarder in the pre-game.
Justin Tucker casually nailing a 70-yard FG in pregame 😲
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— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 3, 2021
Justin Tucker is awesome off the field too
Aside from being the greatest NFL kicker of all time, Tucker is a respected musician as well.
He is known for playing guitar after games and is a legitimately good opera singer. Listen to his golden pipes. He’s Luciano Pavarotti with a leg.
Tucker is committed to charity too… because of course he is.
