Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Akayleb Evans
Panthers· #29

AkaylebEvans

Cornerback

  • 6'2"
  • 198 lbs
  • Age 27
23
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
2
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 6 games

Player Info

Position
Cornerback
Height
6'2"
Weight
198 lbs
Age
27
Born
June 22, 1999 · McKinney, TX
College
Missouri
Experience
5th Season

Contract Details

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$1.4MTotal Value
1YearDuration
$1.4MAvg. Annual
2026Contract Years
$1.4M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2027via ESPN

Draft Info

2022Draft Year
Round 4Round
Pick 118Overall
MissouriCollegeMINDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
23Tackles
17Solo
6Assisted
0.0Sacks
0.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
2Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026CAR6230.002
2025CAR16120.000
2024MIN720.000
Total561280.0112

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Evans is dealing with a triceps injury, and he was unable to practice at all this week ahead of being ruled out for Thursday night's contest versus Green Bay. The 27-year-old will now be forced to miss at least four games while on IR, and in his absence, Will Lee, Malcolm DeWalt and Chau Smith-Wade will stand to operate as the team's primary options at cornerback.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 25vs TBL220.000
Oct 18@ PHIW330.000
Oct 4vs DETW1190.001

Latest News

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Injury Status

Injured ReserveTriceps

Evans (triceps) was placed on injured reserve by the Panthers on Thursday, Darin Gantt of the team's official website reports.