Jake Elliott
With ice in his veins and a powerful leg, this Eagles kicker has drilled some of the most clutch, long-distance field goals in modern NFL history.
Born 1995 (age 31)·American football player·Birthday: January 21·Millennials
Biography
Jake Elliott's leg has decided some of the most dramatic games in recent Philadelphia Eagles lore. Drafted by Cincinnati but finding his permanent home in Philadelphia after a preseason release, Elliott announced himself to the city in just his second game. In 2017, against the rival New York Giants, he booted a 61-yard field goal as time expired for a walk-off win, instantly becoming a fan favorite. That record-setting kick for a rookie was a sign of things to come. His reliability was a cornerstone of the Eagles' first Super Bowl run, and his performance in Super Bowl LIX was flawless, setting a record for kicking accuracy on the biggest stage. Elliott possesses a rare combination of immense range and steely composure, making coaches confident to send him out for attempts many would consider unrealistic. In a city known for its tough love, he has earned unwavering trust, one high-pressure, long-range kick at a time.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jake was born in 1995, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jake Was Born
The biggest hits of 1995
#1 Movie
Toy Story
Best Picture
Braveheart
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Jake's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1995Born
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2000Started school
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2008Became a teenager
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Could drive
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2013Could vote
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Turned 21
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2025Turned 30
AI agents go mainstream
Gas: $3.10/galHome: $385,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"APT." — Rose & Bruno Mars
2026Age 31 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Kicked a 61-yard game-winning field goal as time expired against the New York Giants in 2017, the longest field goal by a rookie in NFL history.
- Was a perfect 4-for-4 on field goal attempts in Super Bowl LIX, setting a record for the most accurate performance by a kicker in a Super Bowl.
- Won two Super Bowls (LII and LIX) as the placekicker for the Philadelphia Eagles.
- Holds the Eagles franchise record for longest field goal (61 yards).
Did You Know?
He was originally drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft before joining the Eagles.
He played his college football at the University of Memphis, where he was a two-time First-Team All-American Athletic Conference selection.
In high school in Illinois, he was also a standout soccer player.
His game-winning 61-yard kick in 2017 was only his second attempt as an Eagle.
“I just try to stay in my routine and trust it.”
