Inactive
Injury Coach's Decision
Est. Return 12/22/2024
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
Picked up by Carolina
The Panthers claimed Evans off waivers Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The third-year corner from Missouri was waived by the Vikings on Saturday after playing almost strictly on special teams (just three defensive snaps in seven games) this season, but he's already found a new home in Carolina. Evans played 832 defensive snaps across 15 regular-season games with the Vikings in 2023, recording 65 total tackles and seven passes defended, including one interception. He's now expected to serve as a depth piece in the Panthers' secondary.
The third-year corner from Missouri was waived by the Vikings on Saturday after playing almost strictly on special teams (just three defensive snaps in seven games) this season, but he's already found a new home in Carolina. Evans played 832 defensive snaps across 15 regular-season games with the Vikings in 2023, recording 65 total tackles and seven passes defended, including one interception. He's now expected to serve as a depth piece in the Panthers' secondary.
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Measurables Review
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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
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Evans played in 10 games during his rookie campaign and started two of them. He managed to tally 23 tackles (19 solo), two passes defended and one forced fumble in those games. The second-year pro projects to play a similar role as a rotational corner in 2023.
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Cut by Vikings
Minnesota is waiving Evans on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Logs full practice Thursday
Evans (hip) was a full practice participant Thursday.
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Inactive Sunday night
Evans (hip) is inactive for Sunday Night Football against the Colts.
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Past hip issue
Evans (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
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Won't play vs. Rams
Evans (hip) is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Rams.
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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.