49ers Secure Three-Year Contract with Pro Bowl WR Mike Evans
The San Francisco 49ers have successfully secured a three-year contract with Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans. The announcement comes as the 49ers aim to bolster their receiving corps with an experienced and accomplished player.
Mike Evans: Career Overview
Mike Evans, standing at 6 feet 5 inches and weighing 231 pounds, was drafted seventh overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 2014 NFL Draft. During his illustrious 12-year tenure with the Buccaneers, he has become one of the most formidable wide receivers in the league.
- Games Played: 176
- Games Started: 175
- Franchise Records:
- Receptions: 866
- Receiving Yards: 13,052
- Touchdowns: 108
Postseason Performance
In addition to his regular-season success, Evans has made an impact in the postseason. He has participated in 10 playoff games, achieving:
- Receptions: 52
- Receiving Yards: 801
- Touchdowns: 6
Recent Achievements and Honors
In 2025, Evans started in eight games, recording 30 receptions for 368 yards and three touchdowns. His career accolades include:
- Two-time Associated Press All-Pro (Second-Team – 2016 & 2023)
- Six Pro Bowl selections (2017, 2019-2020, 2022, 2024-2025)
- Four-time Buccaneers Walter Payton Man of the Year Club Winner (2019-2021, 2024)
Evans ranks second among active NFL players with 13,052 receiving yards and 108 receiving touchdowns. He is also positioned 10th all-time for career receiving touchdowns. Notably, he holds the record for the longest streak of consecutive seasons with over 1,000 receiving yards to start an NFL career, achieving this in each of his first 11 seasons (2014-2024).
College Career
Before entering the NFL, Mike Evans played college football at Texas A&M University. During his two seasons (2012-2013), he compiled impressive statistics:
- Games Started: 26
- Receptions: 151
- Receiving Yards: 2,499
- Touchdowns: 17
At 32 years old, Evans hails from Galveston, Texas. His addition to the 49ers not only brings talent but also veteran leadership to the team as they look forward to the upcoming season.