Mike Evans

ACQUIRED BY BUCS:

Selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.

ACQUIRED BY BUCS:

Selected in the first round (seventh overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers.

AWARDS & ACCOLADES:

Super Bowl LV Champion. x 4x Pro Bowl Selection (2016, 2018-19, 2021).

2016 AP All-Pro Second-Team Selection

NFC Offensive Player of the Week (Week 11, 2014).

2014 PFWA All-Rookie Team Selection.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Has started 121-of-122 career games, catching 606 passes for 9,301 yards (15.3 avg.) and 75 touchdowns. Also has one rush attempt for 10 yards.

Has started six postseason games, recording 28 catches for 440 yards and four touchdowns. x Evans holds the franchise postseason records in receptions (28), receiving yards (440) and receiving touchdowns (four).

Since entering the NFL in 2014, leads the league in receiving touchdowns, ranks third in receiving yards and eighth in receptions, while his 15.4 yards per reception are the second-most among receivers with at least 300 catches.

Has the most touchdown receptions (75), total touchdowns (76) receiving yards (9,301) and receptions (606) in franchise history.

Evans owns six of the top 10 Buccaneers single-game receiving marks.

Evans is tied for 36th in NFL history with 75 receiving touchdowns and tied for 59th in receiving yards (9,301).

Has recorded 30 regular season 100- yard receiving games in his career, the most in franchise history. His 30 100- yard receiving games since entering the league in 2014 are the fifth-most in the NFL. Evans also has a franchise record three career 100-yard postseason contests.

Evans has six career games with at least 175 receiving yards, the second most in the NFL since 2014 and tied for the eighth-most in NFL history.

Has 16 games with multiple touchdown receptions, the most such games in team history. His 16 games with multiple touchdown catches are tied for the second-most in the NFL since 2014 and tied for the 21st-most in NFL history.

Evans has ranked in the top five in the NFL in receiving yards twice (2016, 2018) and the top five in receiving touchdowns four times (2014, 2016, 2020, 2021), while finishing in the top 10 in receiving touchdowns in 2019.

Has topped 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first eight seasons, becoming the first player in NFL history to post 1,000 or more receiving yards in each of their first eight seasons surpassing the previous record, held by Randy Moss (six seasons).

Evans' streak of eight consecutive 1,000 yard seasons is tied for the thirdlongest in NFL history, trailing only Tim Brown (nine) and Jerry Rice (11).

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), 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 are the first pair of Buccaneers receivers to eclipse 1,100 receiving yards in the same season.

Evans has two career games with at least 10 catches, 175 receiving yards and two touchdowns, tied for the secondmost such games in NFL history.

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.

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 10th in 2015 (1,206).

Owns each of the top three receiving touchdown seasons in team history, establishing a new record in 2014 (12), which he matched in 2016 and surpassed in 2020 (13).

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 130

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.

2021 HIGHLIGHTS:

Evans' 14 touchdown catches were the second-most in the NFL and the most in a single season in Buccaneers history.

Caught three passes for 24 yards in season opener against Dallas (9/9).

Against Atlanta (9/19), caught five passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns.

Posted his first 100-yard game of the 2021 season at L.A. Rams (9/26), catching eight passes for 106 yards.

At New England (10/3), caught seven passes for a game-high 75 receiving yards.

In the first quarter against the Patriots, caught a 28-yard pass from Buccaneers QB Tom Brady, marking the play that Brady surpassed Drew Brees for the most regular season passing yards in NFL history.

Caught six passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns against Miami (10/10).

Since entering the league in 2014, Evans has nine games with at least 100 yards and multiple touchdown receptions, the second-most such games in the NFL during that span.

At Philadelphia (10/14), caught two passes for 27 yards. 2014-21 NFL RECEIVING TD LEADERS Name (Current Team) TD 1. Mike Evans (TB) 75 2. Davante Adams (LV) 73 3. Antonio Brown (Free Agent) 68 4. DeAndre Hopkins (ARI) 66 5. Travis Kelce (KC) 57 2014-21 NFL RECEIVING YARD LEADERS Name (Current Team) Yards 1. Julio Jones (Free Agent) 10,593 2. DeAndre Hopkins (ARI) 9,779 3. Mike Evans (TB) 9,301 4. Travis Kelce (KC) 9,006 5. Antonio Brown (Free Agent) 8,730 MOST RECEIVING TD (TEAM HISTORY) Name (Years) Rec. TD 1. WR Mike Evans (2014-Pres.) 75 2. TE Jimmie Giles (1978-86) 34 3. TE Cameron Brate (2014-Pres.) 32 4. WR Kevin House (1980-86) 31 5. WR Chris Godwin (2017-Pres.) 29 MOST RECEIVING YARDS (TEAM HISTORY) Name (Years) Rec. Yards 1. WR Mike Evans (2014-Pres.) 9,301 2. WR Mark Carrier (1987-92) 5,018 3. WR Kevin House (1980-86) 4,928 4. WR Chris Godwin (2017-Pres.) 4,489 5. WR Vincent Jackson (2012-16) 4,326

Caught six passes for 76 yards and three touchdowns against Chicago (10/24). Evans' three receiving touchdowns matched a career high (also 9/22/19 vs. N.Y. Giants) and marked only the fifth time in team history that a player has registered at least three receiving touchdowns in a single game.

In both of Evans' three-touchdown games, all three receiving touchdowns have come in the first half. He is the only player in team history to have at least three receiving touchdowns in a single half.

Since entering the NFL in 2014, Evans is the only player in the league to have multiple games with at least three touchdown catches in a single half.

Had two catches for 48 yards and a touchdown at New Orleans (10/31).

Caught two passes for 62 yards and one touchdown at Washington (11/14).

Evans joined Pro Football Hall of Famers Marvin Harrison, Calvin Johnson, Randy Moss and Jerry Rice as the only players in NFL history with 70-or-more touchdowns and 8,500+ receiving yards through 115 career games.

Had six receptions for 73 yards and one touchdown against N.Y. Giants (11/22). Also registered first career rush attempt, a 10-yard gain.

Evans' touchdown against the Giants brought his career total to 72 (71 receiving, one fumble recovery), surpassing Mike Alstott (71) for the most touchdowns in Buccaneers history.

Caught three passes for 16 yards at Indianapolis (11/28).

At Atlanta (12/5), caught seven passes for 99 yards.

Recorded six catches for 91 yards (15.2 avg.) and one touchdown in an overtime win against Buffalo (12/12).

Caught one pass for 14 yards against New Orleans (12/19) before exiting the game with a hamstring injury.

Inactive at Carolina (12/26).

Returned to action at N.Y. Jets (1/2/22), catching four passes for 47 yards and a touchdown. Caught six passes for 89 yards and two touchdowns against Carolina (1/9/22).

Evans finished the season with 1,035 receiving yards, surpassing the 1,000-yard receiving mark for the eighth consecutive season – the most consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons to begin a career in NFL history. Evans' eight consecutive seasons with 1,000 yards receiving also matched the third-longest streak overall of consecutive 1,000-yard seasons at any point in a player's career, trailing only Jerry Rice (11 consecutive) and Tim Brown (nine consecutive).

Evans finished the year with 14 touchdown receptions, the secondmost in the NFL this season and the most in a single season in franchise history, surpassing his own record of 13 from 2020. Evans owns each of the top four single-season marks in Buccaneers history.

In the Super Wild Card Round against Philadelphia (1/16/22), Evans caught nine passes for 117 yards and a touchdown. His nine receptions established a new franchise record, while his 117 receiving yards are the second-most in a postseason contest in team history

COLLEGE:

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. x 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 thencareer-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 secondmost 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.

Redshirted in 2011. x Majored in sports management.

PERSONAL:

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.

COMMUNITY:

In 2020, supported his M1K3 Evans Family Foundation as part of the NFL's My Cause, My Cleats initiative.

In 2020, surprised the winners of the inaugural Buccaneers Girls in Football Scholarship.

As a result of all his efforts in the community, Evans has been nominated as the Buccaneers Man of Year candidate in 2019, 2020 and 2021.

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.

Every year his foundation hosts 'Catch for Christmas' where Mike hosts 13 kids at the practice facility and presents them with gifts from their wish list.

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. x 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.