Throughout his career in Tampa, which included an oft-changing landscape of quarterbacks, offensive systems and coordinators, Mike Evans has been the picture of efficiency. He remains at the apex of his influence, continuously drawing double teams from defensive coordinators around the NFL. One day he will reach the crowning moment for his almost supernatural roll on the field – Canton. Evans, who is nearly unstoppable at executing back-shoulder catches on fades or high-pointing the football, has been the Buccaneers' offensive beacon for the past decade-plus.
In 2025, Evans was not able to reach the coveted 1,000-yard milestone that he has made look common due to injuries. Last year, he extended his streak of 1,000-yard receiving seasons to 11 – the first 11 of his spellbinding career – tying Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice for the most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history. He also surpassed Hall of Famer Randy Moss (10) for the second-most 1,000-yard seasons overall in league record books, trailing only Rice at 14. He posted 30 receptions for 368 yards in 2025 with 12.3 yards per reception and three touchdowns.
Evans is one of four players with 12,000-plus receiving yards and 100-plus touchdown receptions through 11 career seasons, along with a trio of Hall of Famers in Harrison, Moss and Rice. He remains Tampa Bay's all-time leader in points scored, receptions, receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, total touchdowns, 100-yard receiving games and scrimmage yards. The jump-ball specialist ranks 10th in NFL history in touchdown receptions. Evans is one-of-one – the only receiver in NFL lore with 1,000-plus receiving yards in each of his first 11 seasons. He exemplifies greatness on the field and will one day receive a gold jacket. Throughout his 12-year career, Evans has accumulated 866 receptions for 13,052 receiving yards, a 15.1 average per reception, 109 touchdowns in 176 games played and 175 game starts.
"50 seasons of Buccaneers history and I am in the history books as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer tied with Jerry Rice," said Evans. "That is amazing and you cannot even think of that as a kid to draw that up or to dream about that. So, I have been blessed to be a staple of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers."
