John Robert Hekker was born on February 8, 1990, and is an American football punter for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. Hekker played college football at Oregon State and was signed by the St.
Hekker is a four-time First-team All-Pro and four-time Pro-Bowler. Hekker also holds the NFL record for the longest punt in Super Bowl history, with a 65-yarder that he delivered in Super Bowl LIII.
Hekker totaled 51 punts for 2,252 yards, with 23 of 51 punts being downed inside the opponent’s own 20-yard line In 2021. Hekker planted all five of his punts inside the opposing 20-yard line, in the Wild Card Round against the Arizona Cardinals, earning him praise from quarterback Matthew Stafford, who said Hekker’s punting played a crucial role in the Rams’ 34-11 victory.
In March 2022, Hekker was released by the Rams.
Height in meters and feet
Hekker stands at a height of 6ftb5 inches (1.94m)
Weight in KG and ibs
He weighs 109kg (241Ibs)
