Former Iowa football star Drew Stevens wins Commanders' starting job

Former Iowa football standout Drew Stevens has secured the starting kicker position for the Washington Commanders in the upcoming season. The North Augusta, South Carolina native, following a stint with the Commanders as an undrafted free agent, has etched his name in Iowa football history. Stevens shined during his time with the Iowa Hawkeyes, participating in 53 contests and excelling in field goal accuracy, converting 76 out of 95 attempts.

Moreover, his impressive long-range kicking prowess is showcased by his 58-yard field goal, which stands as an Iowa record. Stevens' accuracy is further exemplified by his 12 successful 50+ yard field goals, also setting a new Iowa record. During his tenure with the Hawkeyes, Stevens showcased remarkable consistency, making 28 of 29 field goals from 20-29 yards, 16 of 18 from 30-39 yards, 20 of 29 from 40-49 yards, and 12 of 19 from beyond 50 yards.

He also demonstrated remarkable proficiency from beyond 50 yards, with a 124-of-126 accuracy rate on extra point attempts. With the release of former Michigan Wolverines kicker Jake Moody, Stevens has officially claimed the starting role, aiming to replicate the success of Iowa legend Nate Kaeding, who retired as one of the NFL's most accurate kickers, boasting an 86.2% field goal conversion rate and scoring 895 points over his career.