The Los Angeles Rams have elevated Harrison Mevis to starting kicker for their Week 10 road game at San Francisco.
Ahead of their crucial divisional matchup against the 49ers, the Los Angeles Rams announced Friday that Harrison Mevis will handle kicking duties and Jake McQuaide will serve as long-snapper. Mevis may soon have one of the best new nicknames in sport: “The Thiccer Kicker.”
The changes arrive after an inconsistent start from Joshua Karty and a unit that has squandered points at critical moments.
Harrison “The Thiccer Kicker” Mevis will start for the Rams this Sunday against the 49ers 🔥
6’0″ and 243 pounds, BEAST 😤
Also holds the longest field goal in SEC history at 61 yards 😱 pic.twitter.com/BT7lwJQgyw
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) November 7, 2025
Mevis signed to the Rams’ practice squad earlier this week after a standout stint in the UFL, where he converted 20 of 21 field goals.
His addition signals urgency from the front office to fix a kick game that ranks among the worst in the NFL, and to buy the offense and defense some margin for error during the playoff push.
Why the change matters and what comes next
The Rams’ kicking unit entered Week 9 with a 67 percent field-goal conversion rate and five blocked attempts, both among the lowest marks in the league.
That lack of reliability has threatened the team’s win-now posture despite its strengths elsewhere.
Mevis’s debut will test whether the organization’s gamble pays off. With a 6-2 record and the 49ers looming in the NFC West, every point carries added weight.
Hey #Rams fans, this is what K Harrison Mevis is capable of on a daily basis:pic.twitter.com/coXOIlKvlZ
— James Larsen (@JamesLarsenPFN) November 7, 2025
Coach Sean McVay emphasized that the roster move was performance-based and required “solutions” at a spot that had drifted into existential territory for the special teams unit.
Mevis will not only debut under pressure but also seek to restore belief at a position long seen as overlooked in Los Angeles.
A critical pivot for the Rams’ contender window
By entrusting Harrison Mevis with the kicking job and changing their long-snapper concurrently, the Rams have issued a clear challenge to the status quo.
If Mevis executes, the team can refocus on its broader championship push unburdened by special-teams volatility. If he falters, the decision may mark the beginning of a deeper roster review.
For a franchise operating at the top of its window, the next series of kicks may mean more than just points; they could dictate the trajectory of the season.
