Texas A&M had a few pretty good defensive players enter this year’s draft, including the No. 1 overall pick, Myles Garrett. While Garrett drew the headlines leading up to this week, Evans was also a key contributor to the Aggies’ defense. Both players were selected as A&M’s most valuable defenders for the 2016 season.
2. He was one of the best defensive backs in the nation in 2016.
Evans was a finalist for several awards during his final collegiate season, including the Thorpe Award, which is given to the top defensive back in the nation.