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Drew Stevens named starting kicker for Washington Commanders

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 12:17 PM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

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Summary

Drew Stevens, an undrafted rookie, has been named the starting kicker for the NFL's Washington Commanders. His brother, Jack Stevens, a sophomore placekicker at Washington State, revealed that their parents learned about this news through social media. Drew Stevens previously set numerous records at Iowa, including career field goals made. Meanwhile, Jack Stevens is poised for his sophomore season following an impressive redshirt freshman year. Washington State has also signed Miguel Arenas to handle kickoff duties this season.

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By the Numbers

•Drew Stevens edged out veteran Jake Moody for the Commanders’ kicking job.
•Jack Stevens achieved an.842 field goal percentage last season at WSU.
•Miguel Arenas has joined WSU to manage kickoff duties.
•Drew Stevens holds multiple Iowa kicking records.

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What they're saying

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Aug. 21—PULLMAN — Washington State sophomore placekicker Jack Stevens' brother, Drew Stevens, did not exactly rush to inform his family about an exciting career development. Instead, the parents of the newly named starting kicker for the NFL's Washington Commanders found out on social media, Jack Stevens said. "I opened the family chat like two days ago and it was blowing up after practice, ...
— Yahoo Sports

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