WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. After making the move to replace Joshua Karty with Harrison Mevis, the Los Angeles Rams’ kicking operation has been flawless. After fixing their issues, the Rams have remained undefeated.
During the week, Rams head coach Sean McVay spoke on his team’s kicking operation.
The Calmness of Mevis
Mevis and his up-and-out approach with his kicks has given the Rams a sense of stability after a rocky start to the season. McVay was asked about the emotional regulation of Mevis’ play.
“Yeah, it’s a good way to put it,” stated McVay. “Emotional regulation, like the opposite of me, huh? (laughter) He’s been steady and I think when you look at his career at Missouri and even some of the circumstances in the UFL, he’s been a cool customer. He comes in and goes to work. I think he feels very grateful. You could see there’s probably a healthy perspective that allows him to realize this is a blessing, it’s never a burden.”
Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams placekicker Harrison Mevis (92) lines up a field goal attempt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
“I’ve been really pleased with what he’s done. He’s made all 13 of the attempts that he’s had up to this point and I think that’s a credit to [Long Snapper] Jake [McQuaide] and [Punter] Ethan [Evans] and the protection as well. It was good to be able to get off a couple of those field goal opportunities because other than that, it’s been exclusively extra points. Him being able to hit the one from 40 and then for 52, [yards], I think that’s great for that overall operation. I was really happy for him. It’s awesome.”
The Improvements in Protection
McVay also spoke on the unit as a whole, expressing pleasure in keeping Mevis and his kicks safe.
“I thought it was good,” stated McVay. “[Buccaneers’ Cornerback Zyon] McCollum’s one of the guys that does a really good job of bending the edge. He did a nice job, but the timing ended up beating it on the one 52-yarder that he had.”
Nov 23, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams placekicker Harrison Mevis (92) kicks a forty-yard field goal held by punter Ethan Evans (42) against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
“Overall, I’ve been really pleased with that operation as a whole. I think a lot of the work that the guys have put in behind the scenes… what’s refreshing is that you’re starting to see that translate for successful outcomes. I think the confidence is compounding and we want to continue to build on that.”
Eye For the Future
While Mevis does appear to be the Rams kicker of the future, the Rams remain committed to Joshua Karty. While they did have to waive him from the roster in order to bring back some of their other players coming back from injured reserve, the Rams will re-sign him if he clears waivers.
Oct 2, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams kicker Joshua Karty (16) kicks the game tying field goal to send the game into overtime against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
“Absolutely,” stated McVay on retaining Karty. “That’s what we want to be able to do. I want to see what’s best for Josh, first and foremost, even if that doesn’t necessarily suit the Rams because of the appreciation I have for the human being. I’m certainly hopeful that the journey does continue with us in that capacity if that’s something that works out for us.”
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