Darrynton Evans

Darrynton Evans

27-Year-Old Running BackRB
 Free Agent  
Free Agent
Questionable
Injury Hamstring
Est. Return 9/7/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Evans has settled into a role as a reserve tailback and special-teams contributor which has allowed him to consistently carve out practice-squad spots but rarely push for real opportunities. A 2020 third-round pick of the Titans who once seemed like a home-run threat potentially capable of taking over for Dion Lewis as a complement to Derrick Henry, Evans has since spent time competing in Chicago and Miami, totaling just five carries over the last two seasons. Read Past Outlooks
Released by the Bills in August of 2025.
Reaches injury settlement
RBFree Agent
Hamstring
August 27, 2025
Evans (hamstring) was released from injured reserve by the Bills with an injury settlement Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Evans played in just one preseason game for the Bills before suffering a hamstring injury. The 2020 third-round pick has struggled to find a home and stay healthy in the NFL, spending time with the Titans, Bears and Dolphins since entering the league but never playing more than seven regular-season games in a season. Once he's healthy, he'll be able to sign with another team, although a practice squad is his most likely destination.
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  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Broken Tackle %
0.0%
 
Positive Run %
33.3%
 
% Yds After Contact
33.3%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
0.3
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
0.0
 
% Snaps w/Touch
0.0%
 
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How do Darrynton Evans' measurables compare to other running backs?
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Height
5' 10"
 
Weight
203 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.41 sec
 
Vertical Jump
37.0 in
 
Broad Jump
125 in
 
Bench Press
20 reps
 
Hand Length
9.25 in
 
Arm Length
31.63 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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As a third-round pick by the Titans in 2020, it was hoped that Evans would earn more and more of the running back load for the team as he became more acclimated to the league, but he only lasted two seasons with Tennessee. Unfortunately, the Appalachian State product hasn't been able to gain much traction as a pro, and the Bills will be his fourth team in five seasons. The 5-10, 203-pounder hasn't had more than 30 rushing attempts or 12 targets at any of his stops in the NFL, and at this stage he's competing for a depth role in Buffalo behind top back James Cook.
The Titans spent a third-round pick on Evans in the 2020 NFL Draft with the expectation that he would serve as the team's change-of-pace back behind Derrick Henry. Evans made a strong early impression with explosive performances in training camp. However, fumbling issues and a couple different injuries ultimately limited to him only 14 carries and two receptions in his rookie campaign. He found a steadier role on special teams, however, as he racked up 206 yards as a kick returner. Unfortunately, a knee issue landed Evans on IR and he'll miss at least three games out of the gate this season.
With Derrick Henry entrenched atop the depth chart, the Titans didn't exactly have a pressing need at running back, but they still saw enough in Evans to nab him late in the third round of this year's draft. An explosive, elusive runner, Evans can change direction on a dime and is a home-run threat once he gets some green around him. His smaller frame and lack of power could make him ineffective between the tackles, but that's Henry's domain anyway, so it shouldn't be a big issue in Tennessee. Evans also gives good effort in pass protection and is useful enough as an outlet receiver, so he should be able to take on the passing-down role previously filled by Dion Lewis. Should anything happen to Henry, however, Evans has the skills to make a big impact as a three-down option, even if he might need someone else to take on short-yardage work.
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Placed on IR
RBBuffalo Bills
Hamstring
August 19, 2025
The Bills placed Evans (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.
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Unavailable Sunday
RBBuffalo Bills
Hamstring
August 17, 2025
Evans (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's preseason matchup with the Bears, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
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Dealing with hamstring issue
RBBuffalo Bills
Hamstring
August 15, 2025
Evans is tending to a hamstring injury, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.
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Lands opportunity in Buffalo
RBBuffalo Bills
March 11, 2025
Evans is slated to sign with the Bills, per his representation at Priority Sports.
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Signs with Bears off practice squad
RBChicago Bears
December 21, 2024
Evans signed with Chicago's active roster off the practice squad Saturday, Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com reports.
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Taking reps at WR
RBTennessee Titans
May 27, 2021
Evans is working partially as a wide receiver during OTAs, Buck Reising of AtoZSports Nashville reports.
ANALYSIS
The Jaguars' Travis Etienne got buzz for working as a receiver earlier this offseason, and it looks like the Titans intend to subject second-year back Evans to a similar regimen. Coach Mike Vrabel called Evans "a versatile player" who can handle being employed at more than one position, per Turron Davenport of ESPN.com. Derrick Henry is Tennessee's clear top tailback, but he's been under 20 catches in all five years of his career, so there's room for a change-of-pace option to emerge in this backfield. The offseason departures of Corey Davis and Jonnu Smith also opens up a significant amount of available targets, which Evans could end up benefiting from as a sophomore.
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