Steve O'Neal

Steve O'Neal
No. 20, 10
PositionsPunter  Wide receiver
Personal information
Born (1946-02-04) February 4, 1946
Hearne, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolHearne
CollegeTexas A&M (1965-1968)
NFL draft1969: 13th round, 338th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
NFL record
  • Longest punt: 98 yards (1969)
Career NFL/AFL statistics
Punts337
Punting yards13,725
Longest punt98
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Stephen James O'Neal (born February 4, 1946) is an American former professional football punter and a wide receiver. O'Neal is best known for kicking a 98-yard punt during the American Football League (AFL) game between the New York Jets and Denver Broncos on September 21, 1969. This punt set the record for the longest punt in AFL and NFL history. He finished his career with 337 punts for 13,725 yards and a 40.7 yards per punt average.