Mike Evans (defensive lineman)


Michael James Evans is a former American football defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Michigan.

Early years

Evans attended Cushing Academy and played high school football as a linebacker. He spent a year at a prep school to improve his grades.
He walked-on at the University of Michigan, before receiving a scholarship. He was converted from an inside linebacker into a defensive tackle as a freshman. He became a starter as a sophomore. In his junior season he posted 46 tackles and 7 sacks. In his last year he received All-Big Ten honors.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Evans was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 1992 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he appeared in 12 games, registering 5 tackles and 4 quarterback pressures. He was waived on August 24, 1993.

Green Bay Packers

On March 2, 1994, he was signed as a free agent by the Green Bay Packers. He was released on August 23.