How Rams kicker Harrison Mevis got 'Thiccer Kicker' nickname

Harrison Mevis is something of a legend in his college and NFL career. The man known as "The Thiccer Kicker" took over for Josh Karty in Week 10 for the Los Angeles Rams , which was exciting news if you've been following his career. And he hasn't looked back.

Back in 2023, he nailed a kick for Missouri and did the Gator chomp at Florida fans . And after a run in the UF L, he signed with the New York Jets , although he never got to kick in a regular-season game.

So where does the Thiccer Kicker nickname come from? Great questions. Let's dive in.

Where did Harrison Mevis get The Thiccer Kicker nickname?

Here's an answer from Mizzou Magazine in 2022:

Harrison Mevis says it was former Missouri punter Grant McKinniss who gave him the nickname Thiccer Kicker one day in the locker room before his freshman season. “It had a nice ring to it,” Mevis says. “I’m a bigger guy and a kicker, so why not?”

What's Harrison Mevis's weight and height?

He's listed at 6 feet and 245 pounds.

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