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Trivia for August 30, 2023

Question

As things stand right now, the Saints will be using rookie Blake Grube as their kicker. He’s listed at 5-foot-7 and 156 pounds. When was the last year an even lighter player kicked a field goal in an NFL game? (Note that the question asks for a year rather than a player.)

Answer

1987. During the player strike that year, five teams used kickers weighing 160 pounds or less. According to player weights listed at pro-football-reference, Dave Jacobs (Eagles) weighed 151 pounds, while Van Tiffin (Bucs) weighed 155. Three other kickers are listed at 160 pounds even: Tim Lashar (Bears), Mike Prindle (Lions) and Scott Hagler (Seahawks).

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