Career Timeline of Justin Tucker: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Justin Tucker built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Justin Tucker is a highly acclaimed American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens. Undrafted in 2012, he quickly established himself as one of the greatest kickers in NFL history. He once held the NFL record for the longest field goal (66 yards) and boasts a remarkable field goal percentage. Tucker's accolades include seven Pro Bowl selections and five first-team All-Pro honors. He was also a key player on the Ravens' Super Bowl XLVII-winning team, solidifying his legacy in the sport.

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2011: Game-Winning Field Goal Against Texas A&M

In 2011, Justin Tucker kicked the game-winning field goal as time expired against Texas A&M University. The University of Texas won 27-25.

2012: Signed with the Baltimore Ravens

In 2012, Justin Tucker signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent, marking the beginning of his professional football career.

2012: Signed with Ravens and Became Starter

In 2012, after going undrafted in the NFL draft, Justin Tucker signed with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent on May 29. He was named the starter after preseason performances.

January 12, 2013: Game-Winning Field Goal Against Broncos

On January 12, 2013, Justin Tucker kicked a 47-yard field goal in double overtime against the Denver Broncos, securing a 38-35 victory in the Divisional Round, sending the Ravens to the AFC Championship Game.

2013: Record-Tying Six Field Goals and First Kicker in NFL History

In 2013, Justin Tucker kicked a franchise record-tying six field goals in a narrow victory over the Detroit Lions on December 16, including a game-winning 61-yard field goal. He became the first kicker in NFL history to kick a field goal in the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s in the same game.

2013: First Pro Bowl since 2013

In 2016, Justin Tucker was named to his second Pro Bowl, his first since 2013.

2013: Performance Reminiscent of 2013

In 2021, Justin Tucker had a performance reminiscent of his 2013 game, making four straight field goals after missing one earlier in the game.

2015: Worst Statistical Year

In 2015, Justin Tucker had his worst statistical year, missing seven field goals despite leading the league in field goal attempts. However, he also kicked game-tying and game-winning field goals against the Steelers and was named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week.

2015: Royal Farms Commercials and Charity Concert

In 2015, Justin Tucker was contracted by Royal Farms to sing for its line of commercials. That year, Tucker sang "Ave Maria" for a Catholic Charities benefit concert with the Concert Artists of Baltimore.

2015: Tucker as Royal Farms Pitchman

Since 2015, Royal Farms, a local convenience store chain, has hired Justin Tucker as a pitchman in television commercials. Following the allegations against Justin Tucker, Royal Farms said that it would be closely monitoring the accusations.

February 26, 2016: Ravens Placed Franchise Tag on Tucker

On February 26, 2016, the Ravens placed the franchise tag on Justin Tucker.

March 4, 2016: Signed Franchise Tender

On March 4, 2016, Justin Tucker signed the franchise tender with the Ravens, earning $4.5 million.

July 15, 2016: Signed Four-Year Extension

On July 15, 2016, Justin Tucker signed a four-year, $16.8 million contract extension with the Ravens.

2016: Best Statistical Season

In 2016, Justin Tucker had his best statistical season, making all but one field goal, leading the league with 38 makes. He was named to his second Pro Bowl and First-team All-Pro.

2017: Successful Season and Second-Team All-Pro

In 2017, Justin Tucker made 34 of 37 field goals and was perfect on extra points. He was named second-team All-Pro.

January 6, 2019: First Career Postseason Miss

On January 6, 2019, during the Wild Card Round against the Los Angeles Chargers, Justin Tucker missed a 50-yard field goal, his first career postseason miss, as the Ravens lost 17–23.

April 24, 2019: Signed Contract Extension

On April 24, 2019, Justin Tucker signed a four-year, $23.05 million contract extension with the Ravens, keeping him under contract through the 2023 season.

2019: Pro-Bowl and All-Pro Selection

In the 2019 season, Justin Tucker led the NFL in extra point attempts and makes, was named to his third career Pro-Bowl, and was First-team All-Pro. He was also named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Team for the 2010s decade.

2020: Continued Accurate Kicking and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2020, Justin Tucker continued his accurate kicking. During a Week 14 47–42 victory over the Browns, Tucker kicked a game-winning 55-yard field goal. He was named to his fourth career Pro Bowl.

2021: NFL Record 66-Yard Field Goal

During a Week 3 19–17 road victory over the Lions in 2021, Justin Tucker kicked an NFL record 66-yard game winning field goal as time expired in regulation, he finished the season converting all 32 extra point attempts and 35 of 37 field goal attempts. He led the NFL among qualified kickers in field goal percentage.

August 8, 2022: Signed Four-Year Extension

On August 8, 2022, Justin Tucker signed a four-year extension with the Ravens worth $24 million, making him the highest-paid kicker in the league.

2022: Fifth Pro Bowl Selection and All-Pro

Following the 2021 season, Justin Tucker was selected to his fifth Pro Bowl and was named as a first team All-Pro for the fifth time. He was also ranked 94th on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2022.

2022: First Game-Winning Field Goal Since 2022

In Week 5 of the 2024 season, Justin Tucker had his first game-winning field goal since the 2022 season, securing a 41-38 comeback victory against the Cincinnati Bengals.

2022: NFL Leader in Field Goals and Pro-Bowl Selection

In the 2022 season, Justin Tucker led the NFL in field goals attempted and made and was named to his sixth career Pro-Bowl.

2023: Seventh Pro Bowl Selection

In 2023, despite having a down year, Justin Tucker was named to his fifth straight (and seventh overall) Pro Bowl.

2023: Contract End

Justin Tuckers contract was set to end in the 2023 season. On April 24, 2019, Justin Tucker signed a four-year, $23.05 million contract extension with the Ravens, keeping him under contract through the 2023 season.

2024: Struggles and Game-Winning Field Goal

In the 2024 season, Justin Tucker struggled with field goal attempts but kicked a game-winning field goal against the Cincinnati Bengals. In Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles, he missed three kicks in a game for the first time in his career.

February 2025: Tucker issues apology amidst allegations

In February 2025, following allegations of sexual misconduct, Justin Tucker released a statement apologizing to "anyone I have worked with" that felt that Tucker did not treat them professionally.

May 5, 2025: Ravens Released Tucker

On May 5, 2025, the Ravens released Justin Tucker after 13 seasons.

June 26, 2025: Tucker suspended by NFL

On June 26, 2025, the NFL announced that Justin Tucker would be suspended for the first 10 weeks of the 2025 season due to the allegations. Tucker declined to appeal the decision.