WATCH: Arkansas commit boots a record 61-yard field

Evan Noel shatters the Mississippi high school state record for longest field goal

Evan Noel of St. Stanislaus blasted a 61-yard field goal Friday night to set the new Mississippi high school state record. The kick off the foot of the 5-star Arkansas commit equaled the SEC record and had enough distance to top Justin Tucker's NFL record 66-yard kick. / Evan Noel Instagram

Not often does a kicker receive a 5-star rating from recruiting services, but not many kickers, high school or otherwise, can convert a 61-yard kick.

Evan Noel of St. Stanislaus High (Mississippi) is a rare exception to both norms and, on Friday, he made a kick that must be seen to be believed. Noel lined up and absolutely drilled a 61-yard field goal attempt and sailed it high through the uprights to put three points on the board.

5 ⭐️ kicker Evan Noel set the Mississippi high school record with a 61-yard field goal on Friday night.

The Arkansas commit’s kick would’ve tied the SEC record, and certainly had the distance to match the NFL record (66 yds).

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The kick would have equaled the Southeast Conference record set last year by Missouri's Harrison Mevis to deliver a dramatic upset win over then No. 15 Kansas State. Noel's boot appeared to have more than enough distance to top the NFL record of 66-yards held by Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker.

Unlike the record kicks by Mevis and Tucker, Noel's field goal was not a game winner. Pass Christian overpowered the Rock-a-Chaws, 47-10.

Noel, who is the rated as the No. 2-No. 5 kicker in the nation, depending on which recruiting service you follow, snapped a mark which had stood since 1994, when Lemeko Williams of Clarksdale connected for a 59-yard field goal.