Steve O'Neal

Steve O'Neal
No. 20
Born: (1946-02-04) February 4, 1946
Hearne, Texas, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Punter
Wide receiver
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
CollegeTexas A&M
High schoolHearne (TX)
NFL draft1969, round: 13, pick: 21
Career history
As player
1969New York Jets (AFL)
1970–1972New York Jets
1973New Orleans Saints
Career highlights and awards
NFL record
  • Longest punt: 98 yards (1969)

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.