Mike Evans is 28 years old and here is everything you need to know about his net worth, contract, career, personal life, and more
Michael Lynn Evans III is an American football player for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He plays wide receiver and was picked 7th in the 2014 NFL Draft.
Mike Evans Facts
| Birth Place | Galveston, Texas |
| Father’s Name | Mike Evans Jr. |
| Mother’s Name | Heather Killgore |
| Star Sign | Leo |
| College | Texas A&M |
| Net Worth (2022) | $25 million |
| Salary (2022) | $16.5 million |
| Age | 28 |
| Date of Birth | August 21, 1993 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Nationality | American |
| NFL Draft Year | 2014 |
| NFL Draft Pick | Round 1 / 7th Overall |
| Playing Career | 2014 – Present |
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Teams | Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Ashli Dotson |
| Children | 1 |
| Endorsements | Pepsi, Bodyarmor, Gillette |
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Mike Evans Contract Details
| Contract: | 5 yr(s) / $82,500,000 |
|---|---|
| Signing Bonus | – |
| Average Salary | $16,500,000 |
| Guaranted at Sign | $38,258,000 |
| Total Guarantees | $55,008,000 |
| Free Agent: | 2024 / UFA |
Mike Evans is on a five-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, worth $82.5 million. The NFL wide receiver received the extension in 2018, after the completion of his rookie contract. His initial contract was worth just $14.6 million with an $8.96 signing bonus. After activating a fifth-year clause on his deal, the Buccaneers decided to tie Evans down to a long-term deal.
Even if he had to forego a signing bonus to have $55 million of his total contract guaranteed, Evans is still taking him $16.5 million each year in base salary. Then, there are various other incentive bonuses based on appearances, playoff performances, stat targets, etc. Evans could bump up his salary further once his current deal expires next summer.
Mike Evans Net Worth
According to various sources, Mike Evans’ net worth in 2022 is estimated to be $25 million. The highly-touted NFL wide receiver has earned a lot of money since getting drafted in 2014. He was originally taking home $690,000 per season on his rookie deal but now, he is averaging $16.5 million. That is a hefty amount of cash to take of your family and set yourself up for the rest of your life.
Evans is a first-round pick with plenty of years left in his career. The eight-year NFL veteran endorses brands like Pepsi, Bodyarmor and Gillette to make millions off the field as well. Along with estates and business ventures, Evans could easily double his net worth over the next decade. There are plenty of athletes who are taking the positive steps to manage their money well, instead of squandering it all on big purchases.
Mike Evans Football Career
Mike Evans has been a terrific athlete right from a young age. He played basketball, football, and ran track for Ball High School in Texas. The 28-year-old focused only on football in his senior year but it hurt his chances of being recruited. He did manage to earn a spot on the Texas A&M team and earned freshman All-SEC honours. He was a first-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection in his sophomore year and finished with 69 receptions for 1,394 yards and twelve touchdowns.
Evans was picked in the first round, one after his college teammate Jake Matthews. The Buccaneers let him make his debut against the Carolina Panthers. He finished his rookie year with 68 receptions for 1,051 yards and 12 touchdowns, thus setting franchise records. By year three, he was already ranked 29th in the NFL Top 100 list, voted in by his peers.
Evans caught one pass on one target for a 31-yard gain during the 31–9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl LV, winning his first ring in the NFL.
Here are his career highlights –
- Super Bowl champion (LV)
- Second-team All-Pro (2016)
- 4× Pro Bowl (2016, 2018, 2019, 2021)
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (2014)
- Consensus All-American (2013)
- First-team All-SEC (2013)
- Most consecutive 1,000 yard receiving seasons to start a career (8)
Mike Evans Personal Life
Mike Evans did not have the best childhood. His mother gave birth to Mike when she was just 14 and was abused a number of times by his father. His uncle murdered Mike’s father as revenge for abusing his sister.
Evans had to overcome severe childhood trauma. He and his wife, set up the Mike Evans Family Foundation to help victims of domestic abuse.
FAQs About Mike Evans
Mike Evans is on pace to become a Hall of Famer.
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Height 1.96 m, Weight 102 kg
Mike Evans was born on the 21st of August, 1993.
Mike Evans was born in Galveston, Texas.
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