PULLMAN, WA – The parents of Washington Commanders’ newly named starting placekicker, Drew Stevens, discovered the news not directly from their son, but through a flurry of activity on social media. The information came to light through his brother, Jack Stevens, a placekicker at Washington State University.
Jack Stevens revealed the unusual notification method, stating, “I opened the family chat like two days ago and it was blowing up after practice…” This indicates the family was surprised by the announcement and learned of Drew Stevens’ promotion after it became public knowledge.
The story highlights the way news can spread in the age of social media, even within families connected to professional athletes. Drew Stevens’ achievement of becoming the starting kicker for the Washington Commanders is significant, but the manner in which his family found out adds an interesting layer to the narrative.
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