Kickers don't get the love that other position players do, but in the NFL, they're often the difference between wins and losses. The Los Angeles Rams know that all too well, losing multiple games last season because their kicker wasn't good enough.
Harrison Mevis has taken over as the team's kicker after replacing Joshua Karty last year, aiming to reward the Rams for their confidence in him last year. The "Thiccer Kicker," as he's been nicknamed, is a crucial piece of the Rams' puzzle and their new-look special teams unit, coming in at No. 21 on our list of the most important players.
The Rams gave Mevis a shot last year after Joshua Karty's struggles became a major problem. They signed Mevis to the practice squad in November and he was immediately elevated to the game-day roster against the 49ers.
Two weeks after landing on the practice squad, Mevis was signed to the active roster and remained the Rams' kicker for the rest of the season.
This offseason, the Rams tendered Mevis as an exclusive rights free agent, keeping him at the low cost of $1 million for one year.
Harrison Mevis has taken over as the team's kicker after replacing Joshua Karty last year, aiming to reward the Rams for their confidence in him last year. The "Thiccer Kicker," as he's been nicknamed, is a crucial piece of the Rams' puzzle and their new-look special teams unit, coming in at No. 21 on our list of the most important players.
The Rams gave Mevis a shot last year after Joshua Karty's struggles became a major problem. They signed Mevis to the practice squad in November and he was immediately elevated to the game-day roster against the 49ers.
Two weeks after landing on the practice squad, Mevis was signed to the active roster and remained the Rams' kicker for the rest of the season.
This offseason, the Rams tendered Mevis as an exclusive rights free agent, keeping him at the low cost of $1 million for one year.
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