Who is 'The Thiccer Kicker'? Meet Harrison Mevis, Rams big-bodied kicker with all-time nickname
Who is 'The Thiccer Kicker'? Meet Harrison Mevis, Rams big-bodied kicker with all-time nickname originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
In a season when kickers were like a revolving door for NFL organizations, having one you trust is essential.
The Los Angeles Rams had to replace Joshua Karty after some poor performances. As a result, Harrison Mevis rose to stardom for his elite kicking and his particular build for the position.
Not every team can have a Cameron Dicker or Brandon Aubrey , but getting a kicker midseason who simply does not miss is even rarer.
Since becoming the starter for the Rams, Mevis has gone 12-13 on FGs and 39-39 on PATs.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about Harrison Mevis and his nickname.
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Who is 'The Thiccer Kicker'?
The "Thiccer Kicker" is Mevis, of course. The rookie kicker out of Missouri spent a season in the UFL with the Birmingham Stallions.
This nickname originated with his college teammate and has stuck ever since. Grant McKinniss is credited with creating the nickname, based on his unique frame for a kicker.
However, if anything, being this size allowed Mevis to drill kicks such as this one.
Who is Harrison Mevis?
Mevis is a first-year kicker from the University of Missouri. After spending four years as a Tiger, Mevis had to take his talents to the UFL for a season.
Then, the stars aligned when the Rams were looking for a replacement for their kicker, Karty. In November of 2025, Mevis joined their practice squad and was promoted to the starter later that month.
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How much does Harrison Mevis weigh?
Mevis comes in at 6-foot and 245 pounds. Not only does Mevis hold the current record for the heaviest kicker in the NFL, but he also has come the closest to the legendary Sebastian Janikowski .
Janikowski, who had an 18-year career in the NFL, played for the Oakland Raiders for 17 of those seasons. In his final season, Janikowski joined the Seattle Seahawks . Throughout his career, he reached the heaviest a kicker has ever been in NFL history at 260 pounds.
Harrison Mevis career timeline
| Year |
League/Level |
Team |
FGM |
LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
NCAA |
Missouri Tigers |
17-20 |
52 |
| 2021 |
NCAA |
Missouri Tigers |
23-25 |
56 |
| 2022 |
NCAA |
Missouri Tigers |
22-28 |
56 |
| 2023 |
NCAA |
Missouri Tigers |
24-30 |
61 |
| 2024 |
UFL |
Birmingham Stallions |
20-21 |
56 |
| 2025 |
NFL |
Los Angeles Rams |
12-13 |
52 |
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Harrison Mevis game-winning kick vs. Bears
Mevis struck at the right time for the Rams during the divisional round against the Bears , connecting from 42-yards out to send Los Angeles to the NFC Championship.
Mevis took aim after Matthew Stafford led Los Angeles down the field deep in overtime. His effort tumbled through the uprights, squeezing through as the Solider Field faithful fell silent.
