Harrison Mevis Explained

Harrison Mevis
Position:Kicker
Birth Date:27 March 2002
Birth Place:Warsaw, Indiana, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:243
High School:Warsaw Community (IN)
College:Missouri (2020–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
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Pfr:MeviHa00

Harrison Mevis (born March 27, 2002),[1] nicknamed "the Thiccer Kicker,"[2] [3] is an American football kicker who is a free agent. He played college football for the Missouri Tigers.

Early years

Mevis attended Warsaw Community High School in Warsaw, Indiana. Ranked the number 8 overall kicker in the class of 2020, he committed to Missouri.[4]

College career

As a freshman, Mevis went 17/20 (85%) on field goals including a game winning field goal against Arkansas. He also went 28/28 on PATs as a freshman. As a sophomore, Mevis emerged as one of the premier place kickers in the nation, going 23/25 (93%) on field goal attempts. He also was a perfect 3/3 on field goals longer than 50 yards with a long of 56 yards. Mevis was also a perfect 41/41 of PATs. Following his sophomore season, Mevis was named a first team All-American.[5] [6] On September 16, 2023, during the closing seconds of a game against 15th–ranked Kansas State, Mevis kicked a 61-yard field goal to win the game 30–27 for Missouri, after which fans rushed the field and broke the record for the longest field goal in SEC history.[7] In his Senior Night game, he hit a 30 yard game winning field goal vs the Florida Gators to win 33–31.

Professional career

Mevis signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024.[8] He was waived on August 11.[9]

Personal life

He is the younger brother of former Fordham, Iowa State, and Jacksonville Jaguars and current Green Bay Blizzard kicker Andrew Mevis.[10]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Harrison Mevis: 3 things to know about the Mizzou football kicker. St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Hall, Erik. September 1, 2022.
  2. Web site: Mizzou kicker Harrison Mevis files 2 trademark applications . 2023-02-25 . Columbia Daily Tribune . en-US.
  3. Web site: Lombardi . Matt Barrows and David . 49ers NFL Draft Big Board: 30 prospects to consider, including a Brock Purdy-like QB . 2023-02-25 . The Athletic . en.
  4. Web site: Harrison Mevis, Missouri Tigers, Kicker. 247sports.com .
  5. Web site: Harrison Mevis Stats. Espn.com .
  6. Web site: Mizzou football. Kansascity.com. June 4, 2022.
  7. Web site: Missouri shocks No. 15 Kansas State on 61-yard field goal as time expires. sports.yahoo.com. September 16, 2023.
  8. Web site: Panthers make roster moves, including signing 19 undrafted free agents. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. May 10, 2024.
  9. Web site: Panthers release a kicker, shore up offensive line. Panthers.com. August 11, 2024.
  10. Web site: Mizzou's Mevis shares competitive kicking bond with brother. Bennet. Durando. STLToday.com.