Brandon Aubrey said he could hit a field goal from HOW LONG? Justin Tucker’s NFL record may be in jeopardy if Brandon Aubrey gets a shot at it. The 28-year-old rookie sensation for the Dallas Cowboys didn’t come here to play. Well, he did, but from the soccer field to the gridiron. Aubrey’s journey is straight out of a sports fairy tale, and now he’s got the NFL buzzing.
Aubrey’s transition from high-level soccer pro to gridiron virtuoso is the stuff dreams are made of. Two seasons in the USFL paved the way for him to land on the Cowboys roster, and boy, has he made an impact! Now, hold on to your helmets, because here’s the kicker (pun intended): Aubrey claims his season-long field goal of 60 yards is just the warm-up. He’s boldly stating that you can tack on another 10 yards, and he’d still split the uprights like it’s a walk in the park.
Brandon Aubrey’s vision shakes NFL
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In the midst of what can only be described as an epic rookie campaign for a kicker in the annals of NFL lore, Brandon Aubrey is eyeing a spot in the record books. NFL aficionado Dov Kleiman dropped a bombshell that’s shaking up the league.
TRENDING: #Cowboys 28-year old star rookie Kicker Brandon Aubrey says he can kick Field Goals from 70-yards, via @DMRussini
Aubrey is 30 for 30 on FGs this season, including 8 for 8 on 50+ yard FGs. He made three 50+ yard FGs vs the #Eagles on Week 14 alone.
Do you think… https://t.co/yp2mLXyUTb pic.twitter.com/zRqyx1po8P
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 16, 2023
Captioned: “TRENDING: #Cowboys 28-year-old star rookie Kicker Brandon Aubrey says he can kick Field Goals from 70-yards, via @DMRussini.” Keliman’s tweet, adorned with a snapshot of Aubrey holding court on the gridiron, boldly proclaims that the man of the hour is gunning for a distance that’s nothing short of legendary.
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The current record for the longest field goal is in the hands of Baltimore Ravens’ future Hall of Famer Justin Tucker, at 66 yards. Aubrey, not one to shy away from a challenge, has already showcased his leg’s thunderous power by sinking three 50+ yard field goals against the Eagles in week 14 alone. Could Aubrey be on the brink of etching his name in history as the first kicker ever to conquer the elusive 70-yard field goal? As speculation swirls around Aubrey’s ambitious declaration, it’s time to unravel the enigma of this under-the-radar Cowboy.
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Soccer’s loss, NFL’s gain: The rise of kicking sensation Brandon Aubrey
From the pitch to the gridiron, Brandon Aubrey’s journey is the epitome of resilience and triumph. The tale begins in 2017 when he graced MLS after a stellar college career with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. However, the road to NFL stardom wasn’t paved with gold. Fast forward five years and the narrative takes a dramatic twist. In a groundbreaking feat, Aubrey etched his name in NFL history as the first kicker, with 30 field goal attempts. And he’s nailed every single one of them.
Aubrey’s kicking prowess has turned him into the Cowboys’ secret weapon. From being on the brink of soccer obscurity to rewriting the NFL history books, Brandon Aubrey’s journey is a testament to the indomitable spirit that fuels his kicking prowess. The pitch may have been his starting point, but the gridiron is where Aubrey has become an unstoppable force, leaving a trail of astonished fans and shattered records in his wake.
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