Mike Evans (defensive lineman)

Michael James Evans (born June 2, 1967) is a former American football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Michigan.

Mike Evans
No. 94
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1967-06-02) June 2, 1967
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:289 lb (131 kg)
Career information
High school:Cushing Academy (MA)
College:Michigan
NFL Draft:1992 / Round: 4 / Pick: 101
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Evans attended Cushing Academy and played high school football as a linebacker. He spent a year at a prep school to improve his grades.

He walked-on at the University of Michigan, before receiving a scholarship. He was converted from an inside linebacker into a defensive tackle as a freshman. He became a starter as a sophomore. In his junior season he posted 46 tackles (third on the team) and 7 sacks (led the team). In his last year he received All-Big Ten honors.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Evans was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round (101st overall) of the 1992 NFL Draft.[1][2] As a rookie, he appeared in 12 games (one start), registering 5 tackles and 4 quarterback pressures. He was waived on August 24, 1993.[3]

Green Bay Packers

On March 2, 1994, he was signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers.[4] He was released on August 23.[5]

References
  1. "1992 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
  2. "Chiefs Excited About Draft". Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  3. "Pro Football". Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  4. "Packers Sign Free Agent Evans". Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  5. "Transactions". Retrieved May 18, 2016.
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