Jerod Evans

Jerod Evans
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Evans (4) with Virginia Tech in 2016
Personal information
Born: (1994-01-16) January 16, 1994 (age 30)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:Mansfield (TX)
College:Virginia Tech
Position:Quarterback
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Jerod X. Evans (born January 16, 1994) is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football at Virginia Tech and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL Draft.

Early years[edit]

Evans attended Mansfield High School in Mansfield, Texas.

College career[edit]

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]

Statistics[edit]

Year Team Passing Rushing
Cmp Att Pct Yds Y/A TD Int Rtg Att Yds Avg TD
2016 Virginia Tech 268 422 63.8 3,552 8.4 29 8 153.1 204 846 4.1 12
Career 268 422 63.8 3,552 8.4 29 8 153.1 204 846 4.1 12

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Wonderlic
6 ft 2+3⁄4 in
(1.90 m) 		232 lb
(105 kg) 		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.80 s 1.63 s 2.81 s 4.41 s 26.5 in
(0.67 m)		 9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		 21
All values from NFL Combine[10]

Philadelphia Eagles[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

Baltimore Brigade[edit]

On March 6, 2019, Evans was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.

Washington Valor[edit]

On April 12, 2019, Evans was traded to the Washington Valor.

Tokyo Gas Creators[edit]

In 2021, Evans joined the Tokyo Gas creators of Japan's XLeague.

Carolina Cobras[edit]

In 2022, Evans joined the Carolina Cobras of the National Arena League (NAL). [18]

Vegas Knight Hawks[edit]

On April 28, 2022, Evans signed with the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League (IFL).[19] He was released on June 15, 2022.[20]

Northern Arizona Wranglers[edit]

On June 20, 2022, Evans was signed by the Northern Arizona Wranglers.[21]

Fehérvár Enthroners[edit]

On April 23, 2023, Evans was signed by the Hungarian Fehérvár Enthroners of European League of Football.[22] He was released on June 20, 2023.[23]

Personal[edit]

Evans' brother Caleb was a former starting quarterback for the University of Louisiana - Monroe Warhawks, and now is a quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wallace, Ava. "Virginia Tech names junior college transfer Jerod Evans starting quarterback for opener". Washington Post. Retrieved January 2, 2016.
  2. ^ Mansfield grad Jerod Evans takes long route to Virginia Tech
  3. ^ Hokies land commitment from nation's No. 1 dual threat JUCO quarterback Jerod Evans
  4. ^ "Virginia Tech names junior college transfer Jerod Evans starting quarterback for opener". The Washington Post. August 26, 2016. Archived from the original on April 13, 2019.
  5. ^ Virginia Tech tabs Jerod Evans as starting quarterback
  6. ^ Virginia Tech's Jerod Evans aims for perfection
  7. ^ "Arkansas vs. Virginia Tech - Box Score - December 29, 2016 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  8. ^ "Jerod Evans adds new school records to his resume". VTScoop. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
  9. ^ "Virginia Tech loses QB Jerod Evans and his top two weapons to the NFL Draft".
  10. ^ "Jerod Evans Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  11. ^ "Check Out The Full Rookie Camp Roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. May 11, 2017. Archived from the original on December 15, 2017.
  12. ^ Gowton, Brandon Lee (May 14, 2017). "Eagles waived/injured a quarterback, sign an offensive tackle". BleedingGreenNation.com.
  13. ^ Gowton, Brandon Lee (May 22, 2017). "Eagles waive two rookies with injury settlements (but they could return to Philadelphia)". BleedingGreenNation.com.
  14. ^ "Packers sign QB Jerod Evans to practice squad". Packers.com. October 17, 2017.
  15. ^ "Packers place QB Aaron Rodgers on IR". Packers.com. December 19, 2017. Archived from the original on March 26, 2018.
  16. ^ "The Spring League 2018 Rosters Released". thespringleague.com. March 21, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
  17. ^ "Transactions". afldigital.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2018. Retrieved July 5, 2018.
  18. ^ "Official Website of the Carolina Cobras: Player Roster".
  19. ^ "Transactions".
  20. ^ "Transactions".
  21. ^ "2022 Football Roster".
  22. ^ https://europeanleague.football/elf-news/fehervar-enthroners-announce-the-signing-of-new-quarterback-cunningham-and-franchise-part-ways
  23. ^ https://europeanleague.football/news/fehervar-enthroners-announce-release-of-quarterback-jerod-evans-1278

External links[edit]

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