2024 Defense Stats
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65
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
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 still graded out slightly above average. He'll compete for the No. 3 or No. 4 cornerback role in camp. Read Past Outlooks
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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.
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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.
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6' 2"Weight
198 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.46 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
129 inHand Length
8.75 inArm Length
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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.
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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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Likely to play less in 2024
Alec Lewis of The Athletic expects Evans to have a smaller role in 2024.
ANALYSIS
Minnesota brought in veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin this offseason, while 2023 third-round draft pick Mekhi Blackmon has outplayed Evans in minicamp and OTAs. With holdover Byron Murphy also demanding significant playing time at cornerback, Evans could find himself relegated to a bench role in 2024 after starting 15 games in 2023. Evans failed to stand out as a starter, notching 65 tackles and seven passes defensed but also struggling in coverage at times and getting benched in Week 16.
Minnesota brought in veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin this offseason, while 2023 third-round draft pick Mekhi Blackmon has outplayed Evans in minicamp and OTAs. With holdover Byron Murphy also demanding significant playing time at cornerback, Evans could find himself relegated to a bench role in 2024 after starting 15 games in 2023. Evans failed to stand out as a starter, notching 65 tackles and seven passes defensed but also struggling in coverage at times and getting benched in Week 16.