John Hekker

John Robert Hekker is an American professional football punter. He played college football for the Oregon State Beavers and was signed by the St. Louis Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Hekker played ten seasons with the St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams from 2012 to 2021, appearing in Super Bowl LIII and winning in Super Bowl LVI. He played for the Carolina Panthers from 2022 to 2024, and for the Tennessee Titans in 2025. Hekker is a four-time First-team All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler. He also holds the NFL record for longest punt in Super Bowl history, with a 65-yarder that he delivered in Super Bowl LIII.