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Jerod X. Evans (born January 16, 1994) is an American professional football quarterback who is a free agent. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL draft.




Early years


Evans attended Mansfield High School in Mansfield, Texas.




College career


Evans played for the United States Air Force Academy in 2013 before tearing his ACL and transferring to Trinity Valley Community College. After two years at Trinity Valley he transferred to Virginia Tech. In his first year at Virginia Tech in 2016 he was named the starting quarterback. In his first start he threw for 221 yards and four touchdowns against Liberty. In his first season at Virginia Tech he completed the regular season with 26 touchdown passes and 5 interceptions. Evans also broke the record for total offense in a season, previously held by Logan Thomas, leading Virginia Tech to the 2016 ACC Championship game against Clemson with a 9-3 (6-2 Coastal) record. In the 2016 Belk Bowl Evans led Virginia Tech to overcome a school record 24 point deficit with 330 all-purpose yards. Evans' 2016 season set school records for most passes completed (263), most touchdowns thrown (28), most touchdowns thrown in a game (5), most passing yards, and highest completion percentage.
On January 2, 2017, Evans announced that he was foregoing his senior year and entering the 2017 NFL draft, but he ended up undrafted.




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Professional career






= Philadelphia Eagles

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Evans signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on May 11, 2017. He suffered a foot injury in the first week of rookie minicamp and was waived/injured by the Eagles and placed on injured reserve on May 14, 2017. He was waived from injured reserve on May 22, 2017 with an injury settlement.




= Green Bay Packers

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On October 17, 2017, Evans was signed to the Green Bay Packers' practice squad. He was released on December 19, 2017.




= The Spring League

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In March 2018, Evans was named as a quarterback for the East team in the 2018 edition of The Spring League, a developmental showcase and scouting event for current NFL free agents.




= Washington Valor

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On May 22, 2018, Evans was assigned to the Washington Valor. On July 2, 2018, he was placed on reassignment.




= Baltimore Brigade

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On March 6, 2019, Evans was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade.




= Washington Valor

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On April 12, 2019, Evans was traded to the Washington Valor.




= Tokyo Gas Creators

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In 2021, Evans joined the Tokyo Gas creators of Japan's XLeague.




= Carolina Cobras

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In 2022, Evans joined the Carolina Cobras of the National Arena League (NAL).




= Vegas Knight Hawks

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On April 28, 2022, Evans signed with the Vegas Knight Hawks of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He was released on June 15, 2022.




= Northern Arizona Wranglers

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On June 20, 2022, Evans was signed by the Northern Arizona Wranglers.




= Fehérvár Enthroners

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On April 23, 2023, Evans was signed by the Hungarian Fehérvár Enthroners of European League of Football. He was released on June 20.




Personal


Evans' brother Caleb was a former starting quarterback for the University of Louisiana - Monroe Warhawks, and now is a quarterback for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.




References






External links


Virginia Tech Hokies bio
Media related to Jerod Evans at Wikimedia Commons

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