Selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.
6x Pro Bowl Selection (2016, 2018-19, 2021, 2023-24)
2x AP All-Pro Second-Team Selection (2016, 2023)
2x NFC Offensive Player of the Week (Week 11, 2014; Week 17, 2022)
2014 PFWA All-Rookie Team Selection
4x Buccaneers Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee (2019-21, 2024)
2024 Ed Block Courage Award Recipient
Has started 167-of-168 career games, catching 836 passes for 12,684 yards (15.2 avg.) and 105 touchdowns. Also has one rush attempt for 10 yards, and one fumble recovery for a touchdown, giving him 106 career total touchdowns.
Has started 10 postseason games, recording 52 catches for 801 yards and six touchdowns.
Holds the franchise record for points scored with 644. Is one of just three non-kickers in NFL history to lead a franchise in points scored, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (SF) and Emmitt Smith (DAL).
Has the most touchdown receptions (105), total touchdowns (106), receiving yards (12,684) and receptions (836) in franchise history.
Evans' 167 career starts are fifth-most in franchise history and his 168 games played are seventh-most in franchise history.
Evans holds the franchise postseason records in receptions (52), receiving yards (801) and receiving touchdowns (six).
Evans ranks ninth in NFL history with 105 receiving touchdowns and 24th in NFL history in receiving yards (12,684).
Since entering the NFL in 2014, he leads the league in receiving yards, yards per catch (min. 500 receptions), and receiving touchdowns. He also ranks sixth in receptions.
Is 1-of-10 players in NFL history with 12,000+ career receiving yards and 100+ career receiving touchdowns, joining Larry Fitzgerald and Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens, Randy Moss, Marvin Harrison, Tony Gonzalez, Cris Carter, Tim Brown and Steve Largent.
Has topped 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first 11 seasons, becoming the first player in NFL history to post 1,000 or more receiving yards in each of their first 11 seasons and surpassing the previous record, held by Randy Moss (six seasons).
Evans' streak of 11 consecutive 1,000 yard seasons is tied with Jerry Rice for the longest streak in NFL history.
Evans (11) and Jerry Rice (14) are the only players in NFL history to have at least 11 seasons with 1,000-or-more receiving yards in a career.
Evans has six seasons with 1,000+ receiving yards and 10+ receiving touchdowns — the fifth-most in NFL history. He trails only Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (9), Marvin Harrison (8), Randy Moss (8) and Terrell Owens (8).
Evans' five seasons with 12-or-more receiving touchdowns are the fifth-most in NFL history, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice, Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison and Randy Moss.
Evans became the fourth player in NFL history to have 11,000+ receiving yards and 90-or-more receiving touchdowns in their first 10 seasons, joining Jerry Rice, Randy Moss and Marvin Harrison.
Owns each of the top five receiving touchdown seasons in team history, establishing a new club record in 2021 with 14. Also recorded 13 touchdown receptions in 2020 and 2023, plus 12 touchdown receptions in 2014 and 2016.
Owns three of the top 10 receiving seasons in franchise history, establishing a franchise record in 2018 (1,524), while ranking fifth in 2016 (1,256) and eighth in 2023 (1,255).
Owns six of the top 10 Buccaneers single-game receiving marks.
Evans has ranked in the top five in the NFL in receiving yards twice (2016, 2018) and the top five in receiving touchdowns six times (2014, 2016, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024). He led the NFL in touchdown receptions in 2023.
Has recorded 38 regular season 100- yard receiving games in his career, the most in franchise history. His 38 100-yard receiving games since entering the league in 2014 are the tied for fourth-most among active players over that span. Evans also has a franchise record four career 100-yard postseason contests.
Evans has eight career games with 170-or-more receiving yards, tied for the second-most in the NFL since 2002.
Evans has three career games with at least 10 catches, 175 receiving yards and two touchdowns, tied for the third-most such games in NFL history.
Evans has five career games with at least 180 receiving yards and two touchdown receptions, the second-most in NFL history.
Evans has seven career games with at least 175 receiving yards, tied for the fifth-most in NFL history.
Has 24 games with multiple touchdown receptions, the most such games in team history. His 24 games with multiple touchdown catches are tied for the most in the NFL since 2014 and are seventh-most in NFL history.
Through his first eight seasons, totaled 9,301 receiving yards, the 10th-most in any players' first eight seasons in NFL history.
Through his first eight seasons, totaled 75 receiving touchdowns, tied for the eighth-most in any players' first eight seasons in NFL history.
Evans topped 9,000 receiving yards and 75 touchdowns in his first eight seasons, joining Marvin Harrison, Randy Moss and Jerry Rice as the only players in NFL history to reach those marks in their first eight seasons.
Had a career-best three touchdown receptions against N.Y. Giants (9/22/19), joining Jimmie Giles (four vs. Miami, 10/20/85) and Morris Owens (three vs. Miami, 10/24/76) as the only players in franchise history with at least three touchdown receptions in a game to that point. All three of Evans' touchdown receptions came in the first half, joining Giles as the only players in franchise history with at least three touchdown catches in a half. Evans repeated the feat against Chicago (10/24/21), catching three touchdowns passes in the first half. Since entering the league in 2014, he is the only player with multiple games of at least three touchdown catches in a half.
In 2019, Evans and teammate Chris Godwin became the first receivers in NFL history to each have three games with 150-plus receiving yards in a single season. He and Godwin were also only the second-ever pair of Buccaneers receivers to top 1,000 receiving yards in the same season, joining Evans and Vincent Jackson in 2014. They were the first pair of Buccaneers receivers to eclipse 1,100 receiving yards in the same season.
Caught a touchdown in six consecutive games played (2019-20), establishing a new franchise record.
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 from 2018-2020.
Reached 7,000 receiving yards at 26 years, 81 days old and 6,000 receiving yards at 25 years, 131 days old, becoming the youngest player to reach each mark in NFL history. Reached 8,000 receiving yards at 27 years, 121 days old, the third-youngest mark in league history.
Caught at least three passes in 37 consecutive games (9/27/15-10/29/17), the longest streak in team history.
Has four career two point conversions, the most in franchise history.
Evans ranked 16th in NFL history in receiving touchdowns and 13th in receiving yards for any player through their first 100 games.
Finished his rookie season ranking second amongst rookies and 19th in the NFL with 1,051 receiving yards, which then 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.
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 at wide receiver in the Week 1 victory over the Washington Commanders, playing 45-of-64 offensive snaps and bringing in five receptions for 61 yards and two touchdowns.
With his five receptions in Week 1, Evans surpassed Eric Moulds, James Lofton and Chad Johnson to move into a tie for the 41st-most receptions (767) in NFL history.
With his two touchdown receptions in Week 1, Evans surpassed Eric Dickerson (96) for the 26th-most overall touchdowns in NFL history, and surpassed Davante Adams (active – 95) for the 12th-most receiving touchdowns in NFL history.
In the Week 2 victory at the Detroit Lions, Evans played 38-of-48 offensive snaps and brought in three receptions for 42 yards. All three of his catches went for first downs.
Played 47-of-57 offensive snaps in Week 3 vs. Denver, totaling two receptions for 17 yards.
In the Week 4 victory over Philadelphia, played 59-of-77 offensive snaps and brought in a team-high eight receptions for 94 yards and one touchdown.
With his touchdown reception in Week 4, Evans surpassed Martin Gramatica (592) for the most points scored in franchise history. In becoming Tampa Bay's leading scorer in franchise history, he joined Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (SF) and Emmitt Smith (DAL) as the only nonkickers in NFL history to lead a franchise in points scored.
Evans' touchdown reception in Week 4 was the 97th of his career, giving him sole possession of the 12th-most receiving touchdowns in NFL history. Additionally, Evans surpassed Hall of Famers Don Maynard (11,834) and Antonio Gates (11,841) for the 31st-most receiving yards in NFL history with his performance in Week 4.
In Week 4, Evans tied Mike Alstott (158) for the ninth-most games played in Buccaneers history.
In Week 5 at Atlanta, played 46-of53 offensive snaps and brought in five receptions for 62 yards and two touchdowns.
With his two touchdowns in Week 5, Evans reached 100 career total touchdowns, making him the 26th player in NFL history to accomplish that feat. With his 100 touchdowns, he tied Frank Gore and Hall of Famers Franco Harris and Curtis Martin for the 23rd-most total touchdowns in NFL history.
With his multi-touchdown game in Week 5, Evans surpassed Antonio Gates (22) for the seventh-most games with multiple touchdown receptions in NFL history.
In Week 5, Evans also tied Hall of Famer Don Hutson (99) for the 11th-most receiving touchdowns in NFL history. Evans also surpassed Hall of Famer Michael Irvin (11,904) for the 30th-most receiving yards in NFL history.
Played 44-of-77 offensive snaps in the Week 6 win over New Orleans, bringing in two receptions for 34 yards.
In Week 7 vs. Baltimore, played 23-of-82 offensive snaps and brought in one reception for 25 yards and a touchdown before leaving with injury.
With his touchdown catch in Week 7, Evans recorded his 100th career touchdown reception and surpassed the 12,000 career receiving yards mark. In doing so, he tied Hall of Famers Tim Brown and Steve Largent (100) for the ninth-most receiving touchdowns in NFL history, becoming just the 11th player in NFL history to reach the 100 receiving touchdown milestone.
In Week 7, Evans became the fifth-fastest player to reach 100 receiving touchdowns (160 games), trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens and Marvin Harrison.
In crossing the 12,000+ career receiving yards and 100+ career receiving touchdowns mark, Evans became the 10th player in NFL history to surpass both milestones. All eligible players on the list have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He became the sixth player in NFL history to record 12,000 receiving yards and 100 touchdown receptions with one team, joining Pro Football Hall of Famers Cris Carter (Minnesota), Marvin Harrison (Indianapolis), Steve Largent (Seattle) and Jerry Rice (San Francisco), as well as Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona).
In Week 7, Evans also surpassed Tony Mayberry (160) for the eighth-most games played in franchise history.
Was inactive for Weeks 8-10.
In the Week 12 win at the New York Giants, returned from injury to play 39-of-65 offensive snaps and finished with five receptions for a team-high 68 receiving yards.
With his performance in Week 12, Evans surpassed Derrick Mason (12,061) for the 29th-most receiving yards in NFL history and tied Hines Ward (12,083) for the 28th-most receiving yards in league history.
Played 67-of-80 offensive snaps in the Week 13 win at Carolina, bringing in a team-high eight receptions for 118 yards and one touchdown. With his eight catches, Evans surpassed the 800 catch milestone for his career, becoming the 41st player in league history to record that feat.
In Week 13, Evans surpassed both Hines Ward (12,083) and Charlie Joiner (12,146) for the 27th-most receiving yards in league history.
With his touchdown grab in Week 13, Evans brought his career total to 101 receiving touchdowns, surpassing Pro Football Hall of Famers Tim Brown and Steve Largent (100) for sole possession of ninth place all-time in league history. Evans' 102 total touchdowns in his career also broke a tie with Largent for the 22nd-most in NFL history.
Was Tampa Bay's highest-graded player in Week 13, according to Pro Football Focus, earning an 88.4 overall offensive grade.
In the Week 14 win over Las Vegas, played 51-of-62 offensive snaps and brought in a team-high-tying four receptions for 69 yards. Generated a 118.8 passer rating when targeted.
In Week 14, Evans tied Pro Football Hall of Famer John Lynch (164) for the seventh-most games played in team history.
Played 47-of-72 offensive snaps in the Week 15 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, bringing in a then-season-high nine receptions for a then-season-high 159 receiving yards and a season-high-tying two touchdown receptions.
In Week 15, Evans surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer John Lynch (164) for the seventh-most games played in team history.
Evans' Week 15 performance marked his 38th career regular season game with 100+ receiving yards and his 14th career regular season game with 150+ receiving yards, the second-most among all active players at the time.
In Week 15, Evans officially moved into the top 25 in NFL history in receiving yards, surpassing Jimmy Smith (12,287), Antonio Brown (12,291) and Brandon Marshall (12,351) for the 24th-most receiving yards all-time. Evans also surpassed Roddy White (808) for the 40th-most receptions in league history.
According to Pro Football Focus, Evans was Tampa Bay's highest-graded player in the Week 15 win, earning a 91.7 overall offensive grade.
Through 15 weeks, Evans' nine touchdown receptions ranked fourth-most in the NFL.
Played 58-of-72 offensive snaps in Week 16 at Dallas, bringing in five receptions for a team-leading 69 yards.
In Week 16, surpassed Shannon Sharpe (815) for the 37th-most receptions in NFL history.
Played 48-of-77 offensive snaps in the Week 17 win over Carolina, bringing in a team-high eight receptions for a team-high 97 yards and two receiving touchdowns.
With his performance in Week 17, Evans surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Largent (819) for the 36th-most receptions in NFL history, and surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famers Tim Brown and Don Hutson (105) for the 21st-most total touchdowns in NFL history.
In Week 17, Evans surpassed the 60-catch mark on the year, his 11th consecutive season with 60+ catches – the longest-such streak to begin a player's career. In doing so, Evans tied Jerry Rice, Derrick Mason and Travis Kelce (11) for the fourth-most consecutive 60-catch seasons in NFL history.
By hitting 65 receptions on the year in Week 17, Evans became the third player and first wide receiver ever with 65-or more catches in 11 straight seasons, joining Tony Gonzalez and Travis Kelce.
Evans' two touchdown grabs in Week 17 marked the 24th career multi-touchdown-reception performance of his career -- tied for the sixth-most such games by any player in NFL history.
Evans reached 11 touchdowns on the season in Week 17, making him the fifth player ever with 11+ receiving touchdowns in six of their first 11 seasons, joining Jerry Rice (eight seasons), Marvin Harrison (seven), Randy Moss (seven) and Terrell Owens (six).
Played 59-of-67 offensive snaps in the Week 18 victory over New Orleans, finishing with a season-high-tying nine receptions for 89 yards. With his nine receptions, he surpassed Larry Centers (827) for the 35th-most receptions in NFL history.
Evans reached the 1,000 receiving yards mark on the season in Week 18, extending his own NFL record for the longest-such streak to begin a player's career. With his 11th-such season, Evans has tied Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerry Rice (11 from 1986-96) for the most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in NFL history. Evans also broke a tie with Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss (10) for the second-most total 1,000-yard seasons in league history, trailing only Rice (14).
The 2024 season also marked Evans' sixth season with 1,000+ receiving yards and 10+ receiving touchdowns -- the fifth-most in NFL history. He trails only Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice (9), Marvin Harrison (8), Randy Moss (8) and Terrell Owens (8).
Evans finished the season ranking tied for fourth in the NFL in receiving touchdowns (11).
In the Wild Card round against Washington, Evans brought in a team-high seven receptions for 92 yards and one touchdown. With his score, Evans tied Leonard Fournette (6) for the second-most touchdowns from scrimmage in franchise playoff history, and surpassed Fournette (32) for the second-most playoff points scored by a non-kicker in franchise history.
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 semifinalist 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 three daughters, Mackenzie, Ariah and Aliyah, and one son, Amari.
Born Michael Lynn Evans on August 21, 1993 in Galveston, Texas.
Has awarded more than $400,000 in college scholarships to over 60 students since 2017 through his foundation.
As a result of all his efforts in the community, Evans has been nominated as the Buccaneers Man of Year candidate in 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2024.
Every year his foundation hosts 'Catch for Christmas' where Mike has hosted more than 100 kids at the practice facility and presented them with gifts from their wish list.
Donated more than 5,800 hygiene and personal care items through his "Catch For Kids" initiative tied to his on-field performance.
In 2020, surprised the winners of the inaugural Buccaneers Girls in Football Scholarship.
In 2019, Evans donated two $40,000 scholarships to Texas A&M used to establish scholarships for 10 students. He also donated $25,000 to USF for local students in need of financial assistance. Many of Evans' contributions are not publicized, such as hosting a free camp at his high school, donating new uniforms, and participating in social justice.
The Mike Evans Family Foundation donated a total of $100,000 to help support local families during the COVID-19 pandemic, donating $50,000 to his hometown of Galveston, Texas, and another $50,000 to United Way Suncoast.
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.
