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Cam Little Thinks Harry Kane Has the Skill for NFL Kicking

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little believes soccer star Harry Kane has the talent to kick in the NFL, though the mindset is vastly different.

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The Shift from Star to Sideline

Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little believes Harry Kane has the talent to make it as an NFL kicker. The England captain and Bayern Munich forward has talked for years about kicking in American football, recently floating the idea of combining that goal with playing in Major League Soccer.

Little thinks Kane has the technical skill required. However, he noted that the transition is more about culture and mindset than raw talent. Moving from a star striker who is involved for 90 minutes to a kicker sitting on the sideline is a huge adjustment. Little explained that kicking is like taking five set pieces a day, where missing one means you failed at your job.

Big Moments in London

Little knows about handling pressure in London. Last Sunday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, he booted a 57 yard field goal as time expired to give Jacksonville a 19-17 win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

That winner came after a tough moment late in the fourth quarter. Little missed an extra point attempt following a high snap from fill in long snapper DaVon Hamilton. The Eagles then took a 17-16 lead with eight seconds left before Little's late heroics. The kicker, a sixth round draft pick from Arkansas in 2024, holds the record for the longest field goal in NFL history at 68 yards. He emphasized the need for a short memory when things go wrong on the field.

Soccer Roots and Weekend Plans

Before switching to American football in high school, the Oklahoma native played as a midfielder. He remains a diehard Manchester United fan who grew up idolizing Wayne Rooney. Little hopes to meet Rooney or swap jerseys with him one day, and plans to visit Manchester during the offseason.

The Jaguars remained in Watford this week to prepare for their match against the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium. Little plans to spend his Saturday at Craven Cottage watching Fulham play Hull. Jaguars owner Shad Khan also owns the Premier League club.

What it means for the next game

Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL, Sun, 18 Oct): Jacksonville Jaguars win 54%, Houston Texans win 46%; projected score Jacksonville Jaguars 22, Houston Texans 19. Our safest pick: Under 49.5 points.