UFL Kicker Tanner Brown Sets Record with Two 60-Yard Field Goals

In a historic performance during the UFL playoffs, Louisville Kings kicker Tanner Brown achieved a feat never before seen in the NFL: successfully converting two field goals of 60 yards or more in a single game. Brown’s precision from long range—hitting a 60-yarder in the first quarter and a 63-yarder in the fourth—was instrumental in his team's 29-20 victory over the St. Louis BattleHawks. Under UFL rules, these long-distance kicks are worth four points, highlighting their significant impact on the game's outcome.

Brown’s performance underscores a breakout season in which he has maintained a 90% field goal accuracy rate. His ability to hit three kicks of 60+ yards in just 11 games places him in elite company, rivaling the efficiency of NFL standout Brandon Aubrey. While the NFL record for most 60-yard field goals in a career belongs to Aubrey, Brown’s rapid development and consistency suggest he is operating at a professional caliber that demands attention from NFL scouts.

The UFL has increasingly become a viable pipeline for NFL special teams units, successfully producing kickers like Jake Bates and Harrison Mevis. Given the league's history of identifying talent that translates to the professional level, Brown is widely expected to receive NFL tryout invitations this summer. Teams currently managing instability or competition at the kicker position, such as the New York Giants or Jets, may view Brown as a high-upside prospect to bolster their special teams depth ahead of the upcoming season.