Harrison Mevis Joins Los Angeles Rams Practice Squad
Former Missouri football kicker Harrison Mevis has joined the practice squad of the Los Angeles Rams, marking another step in his professional career. The Rams made the official announcement on Wednesday.
Career Highlights
Mevis, widely known by his nickname “Thiccer Kicker” for his solid 240-pound frame, previously spent time on the New York Jets' roster before being waived in September. He played with the Birmingham Stallions in the United Football League (UFL) last spring.
- Converted 20 of 21 field-goal attempts with the Stallions (95.2% success rate)
- Ranked second in the UFL for field-goal percentage, just behind Rodrigo Blankenship’s 95.4%
Background and Achievements at Missouri
During his college career, Mevis became Missouri football’s all-time points leader with 405 points, surpassing Jeff Wolfert’s previous record. He also set an SEC record in September 2023, delivering a game-winning 61-yard field goal to defeat Kansas State.
“Missouri football’s all-time points leader is back on an NFL practice squad.”
Current Rams Kicking Situation
The Rams currently have one active kicker, Stanford graduate Joshua Karty, who has struggled this season with a 66.7% field-goal conversion rate and an 88.5% success rate on extra-point attempts.
Author’s Summary: Harrison Mevis, Missouri’s record-breaking kicker, re-enters the NFL landscape with the Los Angeles Rams, bringing proven accuracy and consistency from his UFL performance.