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Matt Prater

Meet Matt Prater, the football kicker who can boot a ball farther than most playgrounds are tall!

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Key Facts

Born
August 10, 1984.
Known For
Being a powerful professional football placekicker.
Longest Field Goal
64 yards (a former NFL record).
Most 50+ Yard Field Goals
82 career field goals (an NFL record).

The Super-Strong Leg!

Imagine kicking a football so far it could fly over a tall building! That's what Matt Prater does. He's a special player in American football called a 'kicker.' His job is to kick the ball through tall goalposts to score points for his team. He's known for having one of the strongest kicking legs in the whole league, making him a real superstar on the field!

From Playing to Kicking Big!

Matt Prater wasn't always a famous kicker. He started by playing football in college. Then, he got a chance to play professionally for a team called the Lions. He worked really hard, practicing his kicks every day. Soon, everyone noticed how amazing his kicks were, especially how far he could send the ball!

Kicking Records That Wow!

Matt Prater has done some amazing things that no one else has! He kicked a field goal that was 64 yards long. That's longer than two school buses parked end-to-end! He also holds a record for kicking lots of field goals from really far away, showing off his incredible skill and power.

Why Matt's Kicks Matter!

When a team needs just a few points to win a game, they call on Matt Prater. His super-long kicks can win games all by themselves! He's like the secret weapon that helps his team score and be champions. His powerful leg makes him a very important player for any team he's on.

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