Jake Elliott
K #4 — Philadelphia Eagles
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About Jake Elliott
Jake Elliott has the most boring job in professional football and performs it with the cold precision of a man who considers adrenaline a sign of weakness. He kicks field goals. He makes field goals. He does not celebrate making field goals in any way that would suggest he was ever uncertain about the outcome. The 61-yard game-winner against the Giants in 2017, three weeks into his Eagles career, is still one of the most clutch kicks in franchise history. He was a rookie. It was his first real pressure moment in Philadelphia. He nailed it, jogged off the field, and has been operating at that same flatline emotional frequency ever since.
The "Jake the Snake" nickname fits because snakes do not panic. They wait, they strike, and they return to waiting. Elliott has made Pro Bowls, set franchise records, and hit pressure kicks in playoff games while looking like a man who is thinking about what to have for dinner. He is the rare kicker who Eagles fans trust completely in late-game situations, which is saying something for a fanbase that has historically treated kickers like expendable equipment. Elliott broke the franchise record for consecutive made field goals and barely acknowledged it. The sideline camera found him afterward and he was drinking water.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jake Elliott's most famous kick as an Eagle?
The 61-yard bomb against the Giants in Week 3 of 2017. Elliott had just been signed after Caleb Sturgis went down with an injury, and he launched a career-defining kick in his first real Philadelphia moment. The Eagles won 27-24 on that field goal. It remains one of the longest game-winning kicks in NFL history and immediately cemented Elliott as a fan favorite. He was 22 years old and reacted like he had done it a thousand times before.
Why do Eagles fans call Jake Elliott 'Jake the Snake'?
Because he operates with reptilian calm under pressure. Nothing rattles him. Late-game field goals, playoff kicks, career-long attempts in hostile stadiums. His routine never changes and his face never changes. The nickname caught on because it captures something specific about his demeanor: he is not brave under pressure in the way that implies he feels pressure at all. He just walks out there and kicks it through.
Last updated: April 2026