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]
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
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
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
On May 22, 2018, Evans was assigned to the Washington Valor. On July 2, 2018, he was placed on reassignment.[17]
