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 (age 57)
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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early years

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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

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Kansas City Chiefs

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "1992 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  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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