Nate Evans
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Career Summary
Nate Evans is a cornerback from Virginia Beach, Virginia, who played at NC State and Delaware before signing with Cleveland as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
He became a two-year contributor and 15-game starter at Delaware, finishing his college career as the Defensive MVP of the 2025 68 Ventures Bowl.
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Early Life
Evans is from Virginia Beach, Virginia.
He attended Frank W. Cox High School before enrolling at NC State.
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High School
Evans was a four-year starter at Cox High School.
He helped Cox reach the second round of the Virginia Group 6A state playoffs and recorded 12 tackles and an interception as a sophomore.
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College Career
Evans began at NC State and completed his career at Delaware.
After appearing primarily on special teams at NC State, he played 24 games with 15 starts over two Delaware seasons. In 2025, he started all 13 games and recorded 38 tackles, one sack, a team-high eight pass breakups and three interceptions.
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Path to the NFL
Evans turned his expanded role at Delaware into an NFL opportunity.
After the 2026 draft, he signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.
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NFL Career
Evans began his professional career with Cleveland in 2026.
The Browns signed him to their offseason roster as an undrafted cornerback from Delaware.
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Career Accomplishments
Evans was the 2025 68 Ventures Bowl Defensive MVP and a third-team All-CUSA selection by Phil Steele.
He also earned honorable mention All-CAA recognition in 2024.
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Playing Style
Evans developed into a productive coverage defender at Delaware.
His team-leading pass-breakup totals in consecutive seasons and three interceptions in 2025 show consistent work on the football.
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32250, 00-0041278, 3/12/2003, Nate Evans, Nathan, Evans
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