Jordan Evans (American football)

Jordan Evans
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Evans with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2017
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Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1995-01-27) January 27, 1995 (age 29)
Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:Norman North (OK)
College:Oklahoma (2013–2016)
NFL draft:2017 / round: 6 / pick: 193
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:127
Sacks:3.5
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:2
Pass deflections:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jordan Evans (born January 27, 1995) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football for Oklahoma and played for the Cincinnati Bengals in the National Football League (NFL).

College career

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Evans attended and played college football at Oklahoma. He contributed from 2013 to 2016.[1] On October 3, 2015, against West Virginia, he recorded a fumble recovery, which he took 41 yards for a touchdown.[2] In 2016, Evans was named first-team All-Big 12 by the league's coaches and the AP.

College statistics

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Year School Conf Class Pos G Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
Solo Ast Tot Loss Sk Int Yds Avg TD PD FR Yds TD FF
2013 Oklahoma Big 12 FR LB 2 6 6 12 0.5 0.0 0 0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0 0
2014 Oklahoma Big 12 SO LB 13 56 37 93 6.5 0.0 1 0 0.0 0 3 1 0 0 2
2015 Oklahoma Big 12 JR LB 10 47 31 78 4.5 1.0 0 0 0.0 0 4 1 41 1 1
2016 Oklahoma Big 12 SR LB 13 55 43 98 9.5 2.5 4 145 36.3 2 8 1 0 0 1
Career Oklahoma 38 164 117 281 21.0 3.5 5 145 29.0 2 16 3 41 1 4

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3 in
(1.91 m) 		232 lb
(105 kg) 		4.51 s 1.56 s 2.67 s 4.17 s 7.01 s 38+1⁄2 in
(0.98 m)		 9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		 19 reps
All values from Oklahoma’s Pro Day[3]

Cincinnati Bengals

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The Cincinnati Bengals selected Evans in the sixth round (193rd overall) of the 2017 NFL draft.[4] Evans was the 23rd linebacker drafted in 2017.[5] On May 15, 2017, the Bengals signed Evans to a four-year, $2.55 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $156,506.[6]

External videos
video icon Bengals draft Jordan Evans 193rd overall

Throughout training camp, Evans competed for a roster spot against Brandon Bell, Bryson Albright, Paul Dawson, Hardy Nickerson Jr., and Marquis Flowers.[7] Head coach Marvin Lewis named Evans a backup outside linebacker to begin the regular season, behind Nick Vigil, Vincent Rey, and Carl Lawson.[8][9]

He made his professional regular season debut in the Bengals’ season-opener against the Baltimore Ravens and made one solo tackle during their 20–0 loss. Evans was inactive for the Bengals’ Week 4 victory at the Cleveland Browns due to a hamstring injury.[10] On December 4, 2017, Evans earned his first career start in place of Vigil who was inactive due to a knee injury. Evans recorded five combined tackles during a 23–20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13. In Week 14, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles (nine solo) as the Bengals lost 33–7 to the Chicago Bears. He finished his rookie season in 2017 with 38 combined tackles (27 solo) and two pass deflections in 15 games and four starts.[11]

On January 8, 2018, the Bengals announced their decision to hire former Detroit Lions’ defensive coordinator Teryl Austin as the new defensive coordinator after it was left vacant by the departure of Paul Guenther to the Oakland Raiders.[12] Evans entered training camp slated as a starting outside linebacker. Head coach Marvin Lewis named Evans the starting weakside linebacker to begin the regular season, alongside Vigil and middle linebacker Preston Brown.[13] Evans started in place of Vontaze Burfict who was serving a four-game suspension.[14]

On October 23, 2018, Evans collected a season-high 11 combined tackles (seven solo), deflected a pass, made 1.5 sacks, and made his first career interception during a 37–34 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8.[15] Evans intercepted a pass by Buccaneers’ quarterback Jameis Winston, that was intended for tight end Cameron Brate, and returned it for a seven-yard gain during the third quarter.[16] On November 13, 2018, the Bengals announced their decision to fire defensive coordinator Teryl Austin after they lost 51–14 to the New Orleans Saints in Week 10. Head coach Marvin Lewis stated he would take over duties as defensive coordinator for the remainder of the season.[17] He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2018 with an ankle injury.[18] He finished his second season fifth on the team with 61 tackles through 14 games and five starts.[19]

Evans was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 7, 2020,[20] and was activated on November 11.[21]

Evans re-signed with the Bengals on a one-year contract on March 28, 2021.[22] He was placed on injured reserve on October 11, 2021 after suffering a torn ACL in Week 5.[23]

Seattle Sea Dragons

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On November 17, 2022, Evans was drafted by the Seattle Sea Dragons of the XFL.[24] He was placed on the reserve list by the team on April 13, 2023.[25] The Sea Dragons folded when the XFL and United States Football League (USFL) merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[26]

DC Defenders

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On January 5, 2024, Evans was selected by the DC Defenders during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[27] He was waived on March 21.[28] He announced his retirement on April 21, 2024.[29]

Personal life

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His father Scott Evans played college football at Oklahoma and for the Phoenix Cardinals in the NFL. His sister, Jacie Evans, played college basketball at Harding[30] and his sister, Jessika Evans, played college basketball at Tulsa.[31][32]

References

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  1. ^ "Jordan Evans College Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  2. ^ "West Virginia at Oklahoma Box Score, October 3, 2015". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  3. ^ "Jordan Evans, DS #14 OLB, Oklahoma". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  4. ^ "2017 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
  5. ^ Howe, Connor (April 29, 2017). "NFL Draft 2017: Cincinnati Bengals pick Oklahoma linebacker Jordan Evans in Round 6". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved May 13, 2017.
  6. ^ "Spotrac.com: Jordan Evans contract". Spotrac.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  7. ^ "2017 Bengals Competition: Defensive Line and Linebackers". Yahoo News. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  8. ^ "Ourlads.com: Cincinnati Bengals Depth Chart: 10/01/2017". Ourlads.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  9. ^ Marcum, Jason (September 5, 2017). "Bengals release Week 1 depth chart: Joe Mixon RB3; Pat Sims starting at NT". cincyjungle.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  10. ^ Skinner, Richard (October 8, 2017). "Rookie WR, backup guards join four injured players on Bengals inactive list for Bills game". local12.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  11. ^ "NFL Player stats: Jordan Evans (career)". NFL.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  12. ^ Bergman, Jeremy (January 8, 2018). "Bengals hire Teryl Austin as defensive coordinator". NFL.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  13. ^ "Bengals depth chart: Alex Redmond to start at right guard in Week 1". cincyjungle.com. September 4, 2018. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  14. ^ "Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict suspended for four games". NFL.com. Archived from the original on April 13, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  15. ^ "NFL Player stats: Jordan Evans (2018)". NFL.com. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  16. ^ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals – October 28th, 2018". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 7, 2018.
  17. ^ "Bengals fire defensive coordinator, Jackson re-joining staff". dailyherald.com. November 12, 2018. Retrieved December 6, 2018.
  18. ^ "Bengals Make Player Moves Before Week 17". Bengals.com. December 28, 2018. Archived from the original on December 28, 2018. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  19. ^ "2018 Cincinnati Bengals Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
  20. ^ Bouda, Nate (November 7, 2020). "Bengals Place DB Mackensie Alexander & LB Jordan Evans On COVID-19 List". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  21. ^ Williams, Charean (November 11, 2020). "Bengals place Winston Rose on COVID list, remove Jordan Evans, Mackensie Alexander". NBCSports.com. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  22. ^ "Bengals Sign Jordan Evans". Bengals.com. March 28, 2021. Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  23. ^ "Jordan Evans Placed On Reserve/Injured List". Bengals.com. October 11, 2021.
  24. ^ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  25. ^ "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  26. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  27. ^ Reports, Staff (January 6, 2024). "UFL Dispersal Draft Results for Former XFL, USFL Teams". Sports Illustrated UFL on FanNation News, Analysis and More. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  28. ^ "Arlington, D.C., and Houston announce training camp roster moves". UFLBoard.com. March 21, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  29. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
  30. ^ "Jacie Evans - Women's Basketball".
  31. ^ "Jordan Evans - 2016 - Football". University of Oklahoma.
  32. ^ "Jessika Evans - Women's Basketball". Tulsa.
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