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Chris Evans

RB

A 6th-round pick (202nd overall) in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Michigan, Chris Evans has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2024 with CIN, capping a 4-season NFL career. His burst stands out most — the 94th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 19 catches for 188 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 215#

College

Michigan

Draft

Rd 6, 202nd overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2024

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
61

86th percentile among RBs · limited sample

9 games · 32 touches

Volume×0.1-0.54
Receiving×0.14+0.85
Total EPA×0.24+1.38
Conversion×0.1-0.44
Ball security×0.06+0.38
Yards/carry×0.12+0.19
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.41

2021 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed68▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst94▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility87▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size49▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency72▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry72▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion24▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving87▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security67▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume45▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency94▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023CIN503121-1
2022CIN52.6103381
2021CIN61977151512

Career profile

Chris Evans has appeared in 22 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with CIN.

He has rushed for 89 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 19 passes for 188 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2021 with CIN: 151 yards and 2 touchdowns in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
24
6/g
0
4
1.0/g
31
8/g
0
Away5
53
11/g
0
11
2.2/g
120
24/g
2
In division5
59
12/g
0
8
1.6/g
66
13/g
1
Out of division4
18
5/g
0
7
1.8/g
85
21/g
1
In wins5
42
8/g
0
7
1.4/g
87
17/g
1
In losses4
35
9/g
0
8
2.0/g
64
16/g
1
On grass4
35
9/g
0
8
2.0/g
71
18/g
1
On turf5
42
8/g
0
7
1.4/g
80
16/g
1
Indoors2
18
9/g
0
4
2.0/g
56
28/g
1
Outdoors7
59
8/g
0
11
1.6/g
95
14/g
1

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLV9 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonTEN4 rush yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonKC——
PostseasonLAR1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD—
Week 2CHI1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 3PIT2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD54.9
Week 5GB2 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD50.2
Week 6DET18 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 49 yds, 1 TD67.7
Week 9CLE1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD52.6
Week 11LV1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD51.5
Week 12PIT23 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD57.6
Week 16BAL1 rush yds, 0 TD43.1
Week 18CLE35 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 24 yds, 1 TD60.2

Chris Evans — common questions

What position does Chris Evans play?
Chris Evans is listed as an RB.
Which teams has Chris Evans played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Chris Evans has played for CIN (2021–2023).
Where did Chris Evans go to college?
Chris Evans played college football at Michigan.
When was Chris Evans drafted?
Chris Evans was selected in round 6, 202nd overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Chris Evans scored?
Chris Evans has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Chris Evans's ScoutIndex Rating?
Chris Evans rated 50.0 for 2023, the 49th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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