Tennessee football’s top five place kickers in history

When it comes to Jeff Hall, it’s the clutch performances that put him on the list. Hall nailed three crucial field goals for Tennessee football during his career, two of which were game-winners and one of which saved the program.

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As a freshman, Hall showed his clutch gene by nailing a game-winner to beat the Georgia Bulldogs 30-27 in a nationally televised night game early in the season. That was just the beginning of what he was becoming.

In 1998, Hall nailed the game-winner to beat No. 17 Syracuse 34-33 on the road. That started off the national championship season. The next game, against the No. 2 Florida Gators. Hall nailed a 41-yarder from the left hash mark in overtime. That was the kick that saved the Vols, as they won the game 20-17 with his kick being the final points.

Beyond the clutch gene, though, Hall also had leg strength. He nailed a 53-yarder as a freshman against the Oklahoma State Cowboys, so he was able to come through for Rocky Top when needed. There’s a reason he was voted team captain, as a kicker in 1998.

Simply put, Hall is definitely the most beloved kicker in UT history. He wasn’t always consistent, which is why he’s not No. 1, but his leg strength and clutch performances are more than enough to put him on the list. Hitting 19 of 24 field goals his senior year only further proved his greatness.