Mike Evans has been one of the NFL’s most consistent wide receivers over the last decade. Now, to open Monday Night Football, the WR has secured a milestone and joined some elite company.
Evans’ Tampa Bay Buccaneers are taking on the Baltimore Ravens. On the Bucs’ first offensive possession, Evans caught a 25-yard touchdown pass. This was Evans’ 100th career receiving TD, which makes him just the 11th receiver in NFL history to reach that mark.
MIKE EVANS’ 100TH CAREER RECEIVING TD.
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Evans is the only active NFL player with 100+ receiving TDs. The prestigious list includes players like Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, and Terrell Owens.
Before becoming one of the NFL’s best WRs, Evans starred for Texas A&M. Evans was a favorite target of Johnny Manziel and caught 151 passes for 2,499 yards and 17 TDs in just 2 seasons. Evans earned First-team All-SEC honors and was a Consensus All-American in 2013.
The Bucs drafted Evans in the 1st round of the 2014 NFL Draft. The pick immediately paid dividends as Evans holds the record for most consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons to begin a career, with 10.
The star WR won Super Bowl LV with the Bucs as one of Tom Brady’s favorite targets. Evans has been a Second-team All-Pro twice and has been selected to 5 Pro Bowls.
Through the first 6 games of 2024, Evans had 25 catches for 310 yards with 5 TDs. The veteran is seeking to have his 11th-straight season with 1,000+ receiving yards.
Bryce Lazenby covers college football for Saturday Down South. A Nashville native, his previous stops include FanSided, Dimers, and The Leaf-Chronicle.
