Some kickers can’t even hit 65-yard field goals.
And Chiefs Justin Reid’s safety left a host of professional kickers (unnamed) looking shabby during the team’s training session on Sunday, showing off his leg strength with a 65-yard boot that split the uprights. .
The conversion was audibly impressive to the crowd who gazed in amazement at the performance – and for Reid’s teammates – who enjoyed what their starting safety delivered. His kick was just three feet from the NFL field goal record set by Justin Tucker last season.
There is no record of Reid’s history at the position, and the Chiefs are on the line with Harrison Butker’s right leg, but if the squad ever needs a backup it may be best to look no further than his own selection.
We suspect Reid wouldn’t mind applying for the job.
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