2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
65
SACKS
0.0
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1
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3
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0
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Evans played in 10 games during his rookie campaign and started two of them. He managed to tally 23 tackles (19 solo), two passes defended and one forced fumble in those games. The second-year pro projects to play a similar role as a rotational corner in 2023. Read Past Outlooks
Up-and-down sophomore season
Evans logged 65 total tackles, seven passes defended and three forced fumbles in 15 games during the 2023 regular season.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 fourth-round pick out of Missouri saw a major uptick in work from his rookie year, starting all 15 of the games he appeared in for Minnesota and playing almost 700 more snaps than in 2022. Evans definitely struggled at times, even getting benched during a Week 16 loss to the Lions, but the 24-year-old was still productive. It's uncertain what role Evans will play on the Vikings' defense next season, as the team is likely to make bolstering its secondary a top offseason priority.
The 2022 fourth-round pick out of Missouri saw a major uptick in work from his rookie year, starting all 15 of the games he appeared in for Minnesota and playing almost 700 more snaps than in 2022. Evans definitely struggled at times, even getting benched during a Week 16 loss to the Lions, but the 24-year-old was still productive. It's uncertain what role Evans will play on the Vikings' defense next season, as the team is likely to make bolstering its secondary a top offseason priority.
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Measurables Review
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How do Akayleb Evans' measurables compare to other cornerbacks?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
198 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.46 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
129 inHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
32.00 in
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Benched in loss
Evans was benched in the second half of Sunday's loss to Detroit but not due to an injury, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Evans had three total tackles.
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Gets first interception of career
Evans recorded four tackles (three solo) and an interception in Saturday's 27-24 overtime loss at Cincinnati.
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Returns to practice Wednesday
Evans (calf) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice session.
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Won't play on Monday Night Football
Evans (calf) is inactive for Monday's Week 12 clash with Chicago.
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Could return Week 12
Evans (calf) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bears, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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