Drew Stevens

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Drew Stevens
No. 18  Iowa Hawkeyes
Position Kicker
ClassSenior
Personal information
Born (2003-12-09) December 9, 2003 (age 22)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school North Augusta
(North Augusta, South Carolina)
College
  • Iowa (2022–present)
Awards and highlights
Stats at ESPN

Drew Stevens is an American football kicker for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Early life and high school

Stevens attended North Augusta High School in North Augusta, South Carolina. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a five-star kicking prospect, where he committed to play college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes despite receiving interest from schools such as Coastal Carolina, NC State, South Carolina, and Virginia Tech. [1]

College career

In week 13 of the 2022 season, Stevens booted a game-winning 21-yard field goal against Minnesota. [2] As a freshman in 2022, he went 16 for 18 on his field goal attempts while making all 24 of his extra points. [3] In week 11 of the 2023 season, Stevens nailed a game-winning 53-yard field goal versus Northwestern. [4] He finished the 2023 season, converting on 18 of his 26 field goal attempts. [5] In the 2024 regular season finale, Stevens made the game-winning 53-yard field goal versus rival Nebraska. [6] He finished his junior year in 2024, going 20 for 23 on his field goals. [7] In week 8 of the 2025 season, Stevens set the program record for most career field goals with 68 made kicks. [8] In week 11, he made a career-long 58-yard field goal versus Oregon. [9] In week 13, Stevens kicked a game-winning 44-yard field goal on Senior Night versus Michigan State. [10] After the conclusion of the 2025 season, he accepted an invite to participate in the 2026 Senior Bowl. [11]

References

  1. Cheney, Will. "Here's what Iowa football is getting in class of 2022 North Augusta kicker Drew Stevens". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  2. Meglio, Chris. "Iowa football's Drew Stevens redeemed his high school self with game-winning Senior Night kick". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  3. Hornstein, Blake. "'I can hit 60 pretty comfortably': How Hawkeyes kicker Drew Stevens is bulking up into his sophomore year". OurQuadCities.com. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  4. Seligman, Andrew. "Stevens nails 53-yard field goal in closing seconds as Iowa beats Northwestern 10-7 at Wrigley". KCRG.com. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  5. Steppe, John. "Iowa's Drew Stevens is reading books, kicking with conviction amid possibly best season of his career". The Gazette. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  6. Stovall, Gabriel. "North Augusta alum, Iowa senior kicker Drew Stevens credits family for success". WJBF.com. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  7. Howell, Michael. "Drew Stevens' top Hawkeye moment & his advice to young kickers". KGAN.com. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  8. Hricik, Maddison. "Drew Stevens reflects on career after breaking Iowa football's all-time made field goals record". The Gazette. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  9. Lawrenz, Jordon. "Iowa's Drew Stevens Makes History vs. Oregon". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  10. Hricik, Madison. "It's not a fairytale, but it's the sendoff Drew Stevens wanted for his final home game for Iowa football". The Gazette. Retrieved 11 December 2025.
  11. Joseph, Dhani. "North Augusta football alum Drew Stevens headed to 2026 Senior Bowl". The Augusta Chronicle. Retrieved 11 December 2025.