Harrison Mevis has had quite the journey to the NFL spotlight-but Sunday night, he didn’t just arrive. He delivered.
In a wild NFC Divisional showdown between the Rams and Bears, it was Mevis who had the final word-literally and figuratively. With 3:24 left in overtime, the rookie kicker stepped up and drilled a 42-yard game-winner, sending the Rams to the NFC Championship and SoFi Stadium into a frenzy.
**MEVIS. CALLS.
GAME. **
It was a moment that capped off a breakout performance, but it wasn’t the only thing that had fans talking. After the game, Mevis was interviewed on the field by NBC’s Melissa Stark.
But when he opened his mouth, things got… fuzzy. The audio glitched-or more accurately, got censored-leaving viewers wondering what just happened.
As it turns out, Mevis dropped a quick expletive on live TV, and the network’s audio team jumped in with a digital bleep that turned his response into a garbled mess.
Let’s just say Mevis’s postgame mic time didn’t go as cleanly as his game-winning kick.
But let’s focus on what really matters: the kick. The pressure, the stakes, the moment-it was all there. And Mevis didn’t blink.
This wasn’t just a clutch kick. It was the exclamation point on a whirlwind year for the 23-year-old.
Just a year ago, Mevis was still trying to find his place in the league. After a standout college career at Missouri, where he earned All-SEC honors, he went undrafted in 2024 but got a shot with the Carolina Panthers.
That stint ended before the regular season even began.
From there, Mevis took the long road-literally. He signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the UFL, where he put together a strong spring campaign in 2025.
That performance earned him another NFL look, this time with the New York Jets. But again, the opportunity was limited.
Mevis spent time on the Jets’ practice squad before being released in September.
Then came the call from Los Angeles.
The Rams signed Mevis on November 5, and just days later, he made his NFL debut. Since then, he’s been steady, reliable-and now, he's a playoff hero.
From cut in Carolina to a game-winner in January, Mevis’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable. And now, he’s just one game away from kicking in the Super Bowl.
For a guy who’s been grinding for a shot, Sunday night was more than just a big moment-it was validation. And if the Rams keep marching, Harrison Mevis might just become a household name.