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Mitchell Evans

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A 5th-round pick (163rd overall) in the 2025 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, Mitchell Evans has built an NFL career since. Now with CAR, he's in his 2nd NFL season. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 25 catches for 237 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

6'5", 258#

College

Notre Dame

Draft

Rd 5, 163rd overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2025 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.5

43th percentile among TEs

14 games · 25 targets

Role×0.14-0.70
Hands×0.1+0.06
Volume×0.12-0.12
Total EPA×0.22-0.28
EPA/target×0.3-0.34
Yards/target×0.12-0.22

Week 1 projection · vs CHI

Methodology
Rec2.0 (0–4)33% 2.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)33% 2.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)33% 2.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)33% 2.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)33% 2.5+
Rec2.0 (0–4)33% 2.5+
Rec yds19.4 (1.4–37.3)47% 20.5+
Rec yds19.4 (1.4–37.3)47% 20.5+
Rec yds19.4 (1.4–37.3)47% 20.5+
Rec yds19.4 (1.4–37.3)47% 20.5+
Rec yds19.4 (1.4–37.3)47% 20.5+
Rec yds19.4 (1.4–37.3)47% 20.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)13% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2025 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed28▶

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

Burst11▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility19▶

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

Size76▶

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

Receiving

Hands75▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat12▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability79▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share27▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share5▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency32▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume61▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CAR46.151666
2025CAR44.5141191712

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Mitchell Evans has played in 19 regular-season games, all with CAR.

He has rushed for 2 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 25 passes for 237 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2025 with CAR: 171 yards and 2 touchdowns in 14 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2025 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
10
1.4/g
82
12/g
1
Away7
9
1.3/g
89
13/g
1
In division6
7
1.2/g
65
11/g
0
Out of division8
12
1.5/g
106
13/g
2
In wins7
13
1.9/g
129
18/g
1
In losses7
6
0.9/g
42
6/g
1
On grass10
12
1.2/g
96
10/g
1
On turf4
7
1.8/g
75
19/g
1
Indoors3
3
1.0/g
37
12/g
0
Outdoors11
16
1.5/g
134
12/g
2

2025 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonLAR——
Week 2ARI1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD47.4
Week 3ATL1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD47.3
Week 4NE3 rec, 23 yds, 1 TD69.2
Week 5MIA1 rec, 4 yds, 1 TD49.7
Week 6DAL1 rec, 21 yds, 0 TD53.1
Week 7NYJ2 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD54.9
Week 10NO—39.7
Week 11ATL2 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD55.6
Week 12SF—10
Week 13LAR3 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD51.9
Week 15NO—42.9
Week 16TB3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD52.6
Week 17SEA1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD36.2
Week 18TB1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD37.7

Mitchell Evans — common questions

What position does Mitchell Evans play?
Mitchell Evans is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Mitchell Evans played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mitchell Evans has played for CAR (2025–2026).
Where did Mitchell Evans go to college?
Mitchell Evans played college football at Notre Dame.
When was Mitchell Evans drafted?
Mitchell Evans was selected in round 5, 163rd overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Mitchell Evans scored?
Mitchell Evans has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Mitchell Evans's ScoutIndex Rating?
Mitchell Evans rated 46.1 for 2026, the 52nd percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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