Jerod Evans
 Evans (4) with Virginia Tech in 2016 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | January 16, 1994 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 232 lb (105 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Mansfield (TX) |
| College: | Virginia Tech |
| Position: | Quarterback |
| Undrafted: | 2017 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Jerod X. Evans (born January 16, 1994) is an American professional football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL draft.
Early years
[edit]Evans attended Mansfield High School in Mansfield, Texas.
College career
[edit]Evans played for the United States Air Force Academy in 2013 before tearing his ACL[1] and transferring to Trinity Valley Community College.[2] After two years at Trinity Valley he transferred to Virginia Tech.[3] In his first year at Virginia Tech in 2016 he was named the starting quarterback.[4][5] In his first start he threw for 221 yards and four touchdowns against Liberty.[6] In his first season at Virginia Tech he completed the regular season with 26 touchdown passes and 5 interceptions. Evans also broke the record for total offense in a season, previously held by Logan Thomas, leading Virginia Tech to the 2016 ACC Championship game against Clemson with a 9-3 (6-2 Coastal) record. In the 2016 Belk Bowl Evans led Virginia Tech to overcome a school record 24 point deficit with 330 all-purpose yards.[7] Evans' 2016 season set school records for most passes completed (263), most touchdowns thrown (28), most touchdowns thrown in a game (5), most passing yards, and highest completion percentage.[8]
On January 2, 2017, Evans announced that he was foregoing his senior year and entering the 2017 NFL draft, but he ended up undrafted.[9]
Statistics
[edit]| Year | Team | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cmp | Att | Pct | Yds | Y/A | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2016 | Virginia Tech | 268 | 422 | 63.8 | 3,552 | 8.4 | 29 | 8 | 153.1 | 204 | 846 | 4.1 | 12 |
| Career | 268 | 422 | 63.8 | 3,552 | 8.4 | 29 | 8 | 153.1 | 204 | 846 | 4.1 | 12 | |
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Wonderlic | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 2+3⁄4 in (1.90 m) | 232 lb (105 kg) | 33+1⁄8 in (0.84 m) | 9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m) | 4.80 s | 1.63 s | 2.81 s | 4.41 s | 26.5 in (0.67 m) | 9 ft 4 in (2.84 m) | 21 | ||
| All values from NFL Combine[10] | ||||||||||||
Philadelphia Eagles
[edit]Evans signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2017.[11] He suffered a foot injury in the first week of rookie minicamp and was waived/injured by the Eagles and placed on injured reserve on May 14, 2017.[12] He was waived from injured reserve on May 22, 2017 with an injury settlement.[13]
Green Bay Packers
[edit]On October 17, 2017, Evans was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad.[14] He was released on December 19, 2017.[15]
The Spring League
[edit]In March 2018, Evans was named as a quarterback for the East team in the 2018 edition of The Spring League, a developmental showcase and scouting event for current NFL free agents.[16]
Washington Valor
[edit]On May 22, 2018, Evans was assigned to the Washington Valor. On July 2, 2018, he was placed on reassignment.[17]
Baltimore Brigade
[edit]On March 6, 2019, Evans was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.
Washington Valor
[edit]On April 12, 2019, Evans was traded to the Washington Valor.
Tokyo Gas Creators
[edit]In 2021, Evans joined the Tokyo Gas creators of Japan's XLeague.
Carolina Cobras
[edit]In 2022, Evans joined the Carolina Cobras of the National Arena League (NAL).[18]
Vegas Knight Hawks
[edit]On April 28, 2022, Evans signed with the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[19] He was released on June 15, 2022.[20]
Northern Arizona Wranglers
[edit]On June 20, 2022, Evans was signed by the Northern Arizona Wranglers.[21]
Fehérvár Enthroners
[edit]On April 23, 2023, Evans was signed by the Hungarian Fehérvár Enthroners of European League of Football.[22] He was released on June 20.[23]
Personal
[edit]Evans' brother Caleb was a former starting quarterback for the University of Louisiana - Monroe Warhawks, and now is a quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.
References
[edit]- ^ Wallace, Ava. "Virginia Tech names junior college transfer Jerod Evans starting quarterback for opener". Washington Post. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
- ^ Mansfield grad Jerod Evans takes long route to Virginia Tech
- ^ Hokies land commitment from nation's No. 1 dual threat JUCO quarterback Jerod Evans
- ^ "Virginia Tech names junior college transfer Jerod Evans starting quarterback for opener". The Washington Post. August 26, 2016. Archived from the original on April 13, 2019.
- ^ Virginia Tech tabs Jerod Evans as starting quarterback
- ^ Virginia Tech's Jerod Evans aims for perfection
- ^ "Arkansas vs. Virginia Tech - Box Score - December 29, 2016 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ "Jerod Evans adds new school records to his resume". VTScoop. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ "Virginia Tech loses QB Jerod Evans and his top two weapons to the NFL Draft". January 2, 2017.
- ^ "Jerod Evans Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ "Check Out The Full Rookie Camp Roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. May 11, 2017. Archived from the original on December 15, 2017.
- ^ Gowton, Brandon Lee (May 14, 2017). "Eagles waived/injured a quarterback, sign an offensive tackle". BleedingGreenNation.com.
- ^ Gowton, Brandon Lee (May 22, 2017). "Eagles waive two rookies with injury settlements (but they could return to Philadelphia)". BleedingGreenNation.com.
- ^ "Packers sign QB Jerod Evans to practice squad". Packers.com. October 17, 2017. Archived from the original on October 18, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2017.
- ^ "Packers place QB Aaron Rodgers on IR". Packers.com. December 19, 2017. Archived from the original on March 26, 2018.
- ^ "The Spring League 2018 Rosters Released". thespringleague.com. March 21, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ "Transactions". afldigital.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
- ^ "Official Website of the Carolina Cobras: Player Roster". Archived from the original on May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "Transactions".
- ^ "2022 Football Roster".
- ^ "Fehérvár Enthroners announce the signing of new quarterback â€" Cunningham and franchise part ways | ELF".
- ^ "Fehérvár Enthroners announce release of quarterback Jerod Evans | ELF".
External links
[edit]- Virginia Tech Hokies bio
Media related to Jerod Evans at Wikimedia Commons
