Aaron Scott Mills (born July 8, 1972) is an American former

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(AFL) kicker who, in a career lasting two years, played for the

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(1995–1996). He holds the AFL league record for the longest

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, with a 63-yard field goal in a 1996 game.

High school career

Playing

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at Satellite High School in Satellite Beach, Florida, Mills was a two-time All-State selection as both kicker and punter, and also participated in the Florida-Georgia High School All-Star Game after his senior year.

College career

Mills was a four-year

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and was both, a kicker and a punter. As a junior punter, he averaged 42.2 yards per punt and was selected All-

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first team selection. He currently lives in

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1972 births Living people People from Satellite Beach, Florida Players of American football from Brevard County, Florida American football placekickers American football punters Stanford Cardinal football players San Jose SaberCats players {{ArenaFootballLeague-stub