Selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.
2x Pro Bowl Selection (2016 & 2018).
2016 AP All-Pro Second-Team Selection
NFC Offensive Player of the Week (Week 11, 2014).
2012 PFWA All-Rookie Team Selection.
Has started 76-of-77 career games, catching 395 passes for 6,103 yards and 40 touchdowns.
Since entering the NFL in 2014, ranks fifth in receiving yards, fourth in touchdown receptions and 10th in receptions, while his 15.5 yards per reception are the second-most among receivers with at least 300 catches.
Has most touchdown receptions (40) and receiving yards (6,103) in franchise history, while ranking second in receptions (395).
Has recorded 21 100-yard receiving games in his career, the most in franchise history. His 21 100-yard receiving games since entering the league in 2014 are the sixth-most in the NFL.
Has seven games with multiple touchdown receptions, the most such games in team history. His seven games with multiple touchdown catches are tied for the fifth-most in the NFL since 2014.
Topped 1,000 receiving yards in each of his five seasons, becoming one of only three players in NFL history to post 1,000 or more receiving yards in each of their first five seasons (also A.J. Green and Randy Moss).
In 2017, Evans became the first player in team history to have four total 1,000-yard receiving seasons. All four of his came in his first four seasons, establishing a new franchise record for consecutive 1,000-yard seasons as well. He extended his records in 2018.
In his first five seasons, has totaled 6,103 receiving yards, the sixth-most in any players’ first five seasons in NFL history.
Evans recorded 27 touchdown receptions through his first three seasons, the 10th-most in a players’ first three seasons.
Owns three of the top 10 receiving seasons in franchise history, establishing a franchise record in 2018 (1,524), fourth in 2016 (1,256) and ninth in 2015 (1,206).
Reached 6,000 receiving yards at 25 years, 131 days old, becoming the youngest player to reach the mark in NFL history.
Caught at least three passes in 37 consecutive games (9/27/15-10/29/17), the longest streak in team history.
Has three career two point conversions, tying Mike Alstott for the most in franchise history.
Finished his rookie season ranking second amongst rookies and 19th in the NFL with 1,051 receiving yards, which also marked the ninth-most receiving yards by a rookie since the 1970 NFL/AFL merger.
With 12 touchdown receptions as a rookie, tied for first among rookies and tied for fourth in the NFL in receiving touchdowns, while setting a new franchise rookie record.
Recorded at least four receptions in nine consecutive games in 2014, the longest streak by a rookie and tied with Keenan McCardell for the third-longest streak in team history.
Had a record-setting day at Washington (11/16/2014), finishing with seven receptions for 209 yards and two touchdowns, posting the third-best yardage total in franchise history and joining Antonio Bryant as the only other player in team history with at least 200 yards and two touchdowns in a single game, while becoming the first rookie in the NFL with at least 200 yards and two touchdowns since Anquan Boldin (217 yards in 2003).
Made NFL debut in start vs. Carolina on 9/7/14.
Started all 16 games for Tampa Bay, catching 86 passes for 1,524 yards (17.7 avg.) and eight touchdowns.
Ranked third in the NFL in receiving yards, with 1,524, the most in a single season in franchise history. His 17.7 yards per reception ranked third-highest mark in the NFL among quali ed receivers and the highest among receivers with at least 50 catches. He also led the team in receiving touchdowns, with eight, tied for the ninth-most in a single season in team history.
Evans totaled eight 100-yard receiving games in 2018, the second-most in a single season in franchise history and tied for the third-most in the NFL this season.
In a victory at New Orleans (9/9), caught seven passes for 147 yards and a touchdown. It marks his 14th career 100-yard receiving game, tying Kevin House for the second-most in franchise history.
Against Philadelphia (9/16), registered a team- leading 10 receptions for 83 yards and one touchdown.
His touchdown catch against Philadelphia brought his career total to 34, tying Jimmie Giles for the most touchdown catches in team history. He also passed Mark Carrier for the second-most receptions in team history.
On Monday Night Football against Pittsburgh (9/24), caught six passes for 137 yards and a touchdown. The touchdown reception was the 35th of his career, establishing a new franchise record.
Evans now has 15 career 100-yard receiving games, tied with Mark Carrier for the most such games in team history.
With his totals against Pittsburgh, Evans passed Kevin House for the second-most receiving yards in team history.
Evans (367 yards, three touchdowns) and DeSean Jackson (312 yards, three touchdowns) became the first teammates in NFL history to each record at least 300 receiving yards and three touchdown catches through their team’s first three games of a season.
At Chicago (9/30) in Week 4, caught six passes for 59 yards.
Caught four passes for 58 yards at Atlanta (10/14). With his totals at Atlanta, he surpasses Mark Carrier for the most receiving yards in franchise history.
Against Cleveland (10/21), caught seven passes for 107 yards. It marked his 16th career game with at least 100 receiving yards, establishing a new franchise record.
Caught six passes for 179 yards, including a career- long 72-yard touchdown catch, at Cincinnati (10/28). His 179 receiving yards are the fifth-most in a single game in franchise history.
Against Washington (11/11), caught three passes for 51 yards.
Caught six passes for 120 yards and a touchdown at N.Y. Giants (11/18), marking his fth 100-yard receiving game of the season, tied for the third- most in a single season in franchise history. He also recovered a fumble in the end zone for a touchdown, the first offensive fumble recovery for a touchdown in franchise history, per Elias Sports Bureau.
Against San Francisco (11/25), had six catches for 116 yards, his sixth 100-yard receiving game this season, tying Antonio Bryant (2008) for the second- most in a single season in team history.
Evans’ totals against San Francisco brought him over 1,000 receiving yards on the season, joining A.J. Green (2011-15) and Randy Moss (1998-2002) as the only players in NFL history to record 1,000 or more receiving yards in each of their first five seasons. He also extended his team records for total 1,000-yard seasons and consecutive 1,000-yard seasons.
Caught four passes for 48 yards against Carolina (12/2).
Against New Orleans (12/9), caught four passes for 86 yards.
Recorded his seventh 100-yard game of the season at Baltimore (12/16), catching four passes for 121 yards (30.3 avg.), including a 64-yard reception, the third-longest catch of his career. His seven 100-yard games this season are the second-most in a single season in team history.
At Dallas (12/23), caught six passes for 90 yards and a touchdown.
Caught six passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns against Atlanta (12/30), his eighth 100-yard game of the season, the second-most in a single season in team history. He and teammate Chris Godwin (114 yards, two touchdowns) are the first teammates in Buccaneers history to record at least 100 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the same game.
Started all 26 games in his collegiate career, finishing with 151 receptions for 2,499 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Registered eight career 100-yard receiving games.
Owns the two highest single-game receiving marks in school history 287 yards vs. Auburn (10/19/13) and 279 yards vs. Alabama (9/14/13).
One of only three players in SEC history to average at least 90 receiving yards per game for their career (Jabar Gaffney, Florida; Josh Reed, LSU).
Ranks fourth in receiving yards (2,499), fifth in receptions (151) and fifth in touchdown receptions (17) in Texas A&M history, despite playing only two seasons.
As a redshirt sophomore (2013), played in all 13 games, setting a school record with 1,394 receiving yards on 69 catches. Also tied a school-record with 12 receiving touchdowns, which led the SEC and were the 10th-most in the nation.
Earned first-team All-American honors from The NFL Draft Report and the Associated Press.
A unanimous first-team All-SEC selection
A finalist for the Biletnikoff Award (nation’s top receiver), and a semi finalist for the Maxwell Award and the Walter Camp Player of the Year Award.
Had an average of 20.2 yards per catch, the highest in that nation for any college player with at least 45 receptions.
Grabbed 17 receptions of at least 30 yards, the most in the country.
Notched five 100-yard performances on the year.
Caught seven passes for a then-career-high 279 yards against Alabama, including a career-long 95- yard touchdown. His 279 receiving yards were the most ever allowed against the Crimson Tide.
Had a career day against Auburn, catching 11 passes for 287 yards and four touchdowns. His four receiving touchdowns are tied for the second-most in a single game in school history.
As a redshirt freshman (2012), started all 13 games, catching 82 passes, the second-most in school history and the most ever by a freshman. Gained 1,105 yards, then the third-highest mark in school history, adding five receiving touchdowns.
Posted three 100-yard receiving games on the season.
Majored in sports management.
Attended Ball High School (Galveston, Texas).
Lettered in football as a senior, his lone season.
Earned second-team District 24-4A honors after catching 25 passes for 648 yards and seven touchdowns.
Added two interceptions on defense.
Prep Star All-Region grid choice.
A standout basketball player, averaging 18.3 points, 8.4 rebounds and 5.2 assists as a senior.
An avid Harry Potter fan.
Married to the former Ashli Dotson,
Has two daughters, Mackenzie and Ariah.
Born Michael Lynn Evans on August 21, 1993 in Galveston, Texas.
Sponsors “Evans’ End Zone Club” Front Row Fans section to provide a special gameday experience to local charities who would otherwise not have a chance to attend Buccaneers home games.
In December 2015, provided holiday gifts to children of a local family whose parents were tragically killed in a car accident.
In December 2014, visited patients battling illness during the holidays at All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
In November 2014, congratulated students at Pinellas Park Middle School for winning the Fuel Up to PLAY 60 “Defend Your Turf Challenge” and led students in fitness drills.
In September 2014, participated in a Buccaneers Academy ribbon-cutting ceremony and helped build an outdoor class at Sheehy Elementary in Tampa.
In September 2014, along with UnitedHealthcare employees and teammates, helped construct 35 Learning Garden boxes/kits to be delivered to schools around Tampa Bay.
In June 2014, visited MacDill Air Force Base to greet service members and learn about U.S. military operations headquartered in Tampa.
