'Thiccer Kicker' Harrison Mevis caps stellar seas...

What’s Happening

Not gonna lie, The Rams kicker missed just one field goal this season.

Thiccer Kicker Harrison Mevis caps stellar season in Los Angeles Story by Drake Bentley Wed, at 6:13 AM UTC · 1 min read ‘Thiccer Kicker’ Harrison Mevis caps stellar season in Los Angeles originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source . (wild, right?)

While the Los Angeles Rams enjoyed a successful season that wrapped up one win shy of the Super Bowl, they also quietly turned their kicking situation into a feel-good story.

The Details

Harrison Mevis, affectionately known as “The Thiccer Kicker,” finished a standout year in Los Angeles, one that was fueled as much preparation as performance. Mevis was cut by the Jets before the regular season but continued to prepare each week as if he would be lining up kicks on an NFL field every Sunday.

He converted 18 of 19 field-goal attempts, including the playoffs, and was immaculate on all 48 extra points. MORE: Rams predicted to nab star NFC South cornerback in free agency The opportunity — and the results — meant “everything” to him.

Why This Matters

“I think you, you kind of saw the results there,” Mevis dropped, according to therams. It’s a lot like golf and you kinda keep it simple and you’ll make kicks. ” Mevis credited punter and holder Ethan Evans, long snapper Jake McQuaide, and the protection unit for helping make his season possible.

Sports analysts are already debating what this means for the competition.

Key Takeaways

• Before landing with the Rams, Mevis spent time with the Jets, Panthers , and the UFL’s Birmingham Stallions.
• What he does know is that he’ll be “ready to make the next kick, whenever that comes,” just as he was when Los Angeles called.

The Bottom Line

MORE: Bills head coach hire of Joe Brady is solid news for Broncos, Rams, Titans Fresh off the conclusion of the season, Mevis dropped he hasn’t yet given much thought to his long-term future with the Rams or in the league. What he does know is that he’ll be “ready to make the next kick, whenever that comes,” just as he was when Los Angeles called.

What do you think about all this?