John Robert Hekker, who was born on February 8, 1990, plays punting for the National Football League’s Carolina Panthers (NFL).
In 2012, the St. Louis Rams signed him as an undrafted free agent after he played college football for Oregon State.
Hekker is a four-time Pro Bowler and First-team All-Pro. His 65-yard punt in Super Bowl LIII still stands as the longest in Super Bowl history according to the NFL.
Where did Johnny Hekker go to high school?
Hekker graduated in 2008 from Bothell High School in Bothell, Washington.
During his senior year, he started at quarterback and punted for the Cougars football team, guiding them to a State Championship game that they ultimately lost. In his senior year, he also made a brief appearance for the school in basketball.
While a student at Oregon State University, Hekker participated in football for the Beavers. Hekker received the Sun Bowl Special Teams MVP award in 2008 after averaging 45 yards on 10 punts, including kicks of 57 and 52 yards in the Beavers’ 3-0 victory over the Pitt Panthers in the fourth quarter.
