ESPN released a top 100 list, predicting the best players during the 2020 NFL season. Only former Texas player made it, with Baltimore Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker coming in at No. 98.
After being unranked in the list last season, Tucker sneaks into ESPN’s top 100. Here is what they had to say about the former Longhorn:
With unprecedented accuracy and leg strength, Tucker is on the path to becoming the best kicker in NFL history. Over the past four seasons, he has missed only five field goal attempts when you exclude blocked kicks — and only one (43 yards) has come from inside 50 yards. He has also recorded an NFL-record seven career games with multiple field goals over 50 yards. — Jamison Hensley
Signature stat: Tucker is the most accurate kicker in NFL history, with a field goal percentage of 90.8%. He is the only player to score at least 140 points in each of the past four seasons.
What they are saying: “He’s the GOAT. He has got that golden leg. I’ve got all the faith in him. I’m on the sideline praying. At the same time, I’m like, ‘I know Tuck can do it.'” — Lamar Jackson, Ravens quarterback
2020 projection: 27 of 30 field goals, 43 of 44 extra points
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