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Signed a four-year, $4.42 million contract with the Vikings in June of 2022. Waived by the Vikings in November of 2024. Claimed off waivers by the Panthers in November of 2024.
Ready for Sunday
Evans (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Evans missed the Panthers' Week 6 win over the Cowboys and was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but he upgraded to a full session Friday and is now in line to play Sunday. The 26-year-old corner from Missouri has played 57 total snaps (50 on special teams, seven on defense) through five appearances this season, recording four total tackles.
Evans missed the Panthers' Week 6 win over the Cowboys and was limited in practice both Wednesday and Thursday, but he upgraded to a full session Friday and is now in line to play Sunday. The 26-year-old corner from Missouri has played 57 total snaps (50 on special teams, seven on defense) through five appearances this season, recording four total tackles.
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How do Akayleb Evans' measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
198 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.46 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
129 inHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
32.00 in
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2023
The 2022 fourth-round pick out of Missouri saw a major uptick in work from his rookie year, starting all 15 of the games he appeared in for Minnesota and playing almost 700 more snaps than in 2022. Evans definitely struggled at times, even getting benched during a Week 16 loss to the Lions, but the 24-year-old still graded out slightly above average. He'll compete for the No. 3 or No. 4 cornerback role in camp.
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Stays limited Thursday
Evans (hamstring) remained a limited participant in practice Thursday.
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Sidelined for Week 6
Evans (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys.
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Recovered from rib injury
Evans (ribs) has been participating in OTAs, Jeff Hawkins of The Charlotte Post reports.
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Won't return to Week 18 clash
Evans (ribs) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against Atlanta, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Exits game due to rib injury
Evans (ribs) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Falcons, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.
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Likely to play less in 2024
Alec Lewis of The Athletic expects Evans to have a smaller role in 2024.
ANALYSIS
Minnesota brought in veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin this offseason, while 2023 third-round draft pick Mekhi Blackmon has outplayed Evans in minicamp and OTAs. With holdover Byron Murphy also demanding significant playing time at cornerback, Evans could find himself relegated to a bench role in 2024 after starting 15 games in 2023. Evans failed to stand out as a starter, notching 65 tackles and seven passes defensed but also struggling in coverage at times and getting benched in Week 16.
Minnesota brought in veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin this offseason, while 2023 third-round draft pick Mekhi Blackmon has outplayed Evans in minicamp and OTAs. With holdover Byron Murphy also demanding significant playing time at cornerback, Evans could find himself relegated to a bench role in 2024 after starting 15 games in 2023. Evans failed to stand out as a starter, notching 65 tackles and seven passes defensed but also struggling in coverage at times and getting benched in Week 16.