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Ravens Kicker Lands 75-Yard Field Goal: WATCH

Justin Tucker sent a football sailing during training camp for the Pro Bowl.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA — Before Ravens kicker Justin Tucker goes toe-to-toe with some of the best players in the National Football League this weekend, he showed what sets him apart from the flock, landing a 75-yard field goal during training camp for the Pro Bowl.

His Pro Bowl appearance comes on the heels of an exceptional season, in which he was successful in 33 of 34 field goal attempts; the only fail happened when a New England Patriots linebacker blocked the kick.

Currently, Tucker has bragging rights as the most accurate kicker in NFL history.

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Last summer Tucker said that he could probably make an 84.5-yard field goal, according to USA Today. His longest field goal in a game-day situation was from 61 yards.

While 75 yards at Pro Bowl training camp was nothing to brush off, NBC Sports kicked its praise for Tucker down a notch: "...even though it was off a tee and with a bit of a tailwind and against no rush [it] was still very impressive."

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At the Pro Bowl, Tucker is one of four Ravens on the roster as starters.

Players were selected by fans, players and coaches. Based on their votes, two all-star teams were assembled to represent the best of the AFC and NFC respectively.

Joining Tucker in representing the AFC are long snapper Morgan Cox and fullback Kyle Juszczy. Free safety Eric Weddle and center Jeremy Zuttah are listed as replacements. Guard Marshal Yanda was selected but is injured.

The Pro Bowl will take place at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, on ESPN.

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