AKAYLEB EVANS NEWS

Won't play Sunday Evans (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Dallas.

Impact Evans suffered a concussion during the Vikings' Week 10 win over the Bills and will remain sidelined for at least one additional game after not practicing at all during Week 11 prep. The rookie was in line to take over as a starter after Minnesota placed Cameron Dantzler (ankle) on IR, but Andrew Booth will be the next man up with Evans sidelined.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' Christian Darrisaw and Akayleb Evans exit Bills win because of concussions Reserve lineman Blake Brandel played left tackle at a critical juncture in Sunday's 33-30 overtime victory in Buffalo, which "just makes it...

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Vikings CB Akayleb Evans Ruled Out With Concussion, Replaced By Andrew Booth Jr. Evans made his first career start but got knocked out late in the first half.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Forced out Sunday Evans was ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Bills with a concussion.

Impact Evans logged six tackles before sustaining a concussion at some point during Sunday's contest. The 23-year-old was expected to take on a starting role against Buffalo, as starting cornerback Cameron Dantzler (ankle) was placed on injured reserve Saturday. With Evans out, second-round rookie Andrew Booth has stepped in to make his defensive debut for Minnesota, according to Andrew Krammer of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

NOVEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely for Week 10 start Evans is likely to start Week 10 with Cameron Dantzler (ankle) expected to be sidelined, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Evans racked up six tackles and one pass breakup versus Washington in Week 9, when Dantzler's ankle injury forced him to leave the field early. The rookie fourth-round pick proved productive while handling 69 percent of defensive snaps last week, so if thrust into a starting role again versus the Bills on Sunday, he could be worth fantasy consideration in deeper IDP formats.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie cornerbacks — including Vikings' Akayleb Evans — make big impact in NFL On the NFL: More cornerbacks were taken in the draft than any other position, and teams are using them right off the bat.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Rookie CB Akayleb Evans Learning Under Veterans; O'Connell Provides Updates on Dantzler & Tomlinson Minnesota Vikings Latest News

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Vikings rookie Akayleb Evans headed for first NFL start with Cameron Dantzler likely out Dantzler is a "long shot" to play against the Bills on Sunday, according to coach Kevin O'Connell, because of an ankle injury suffered again...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Akayleb Evans Steps in For Cam Dantzler, Could Make First Career Start in Buffalo Evans, the fourth-round rookie out of Missouri, filled in admirably for Dantzler on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Shines in larger role Evans had six tackles, two tackles for a loss and a pass defensed in Sunday's win at Washington.

Impact Evans was pressed into starting duty when Cameron Dantlzer left with an ankle injury. Evans played on 44 of the defense's 63 snaps. He had several big plays including a key fourth-down pass breakup. He could start at cornerback if Dantzler misses time.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vikings' Cameron Dantzler exits because of ankle injury; rookie Akayleb Evans steps up in his place Evans looked "incredibly comfortable" playing "big-time snaps," making a big fourth-down deflection and two tackles for a loss against Washi...

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Clears concussion protocol Evans does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Evans was in concussion protocol to start the week, but his lack of a designation indicates that he has been cleared. He has served almost exclusively on special teams to begin the season, which is likely to continue Sunday against the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Evans (concussion) was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Evans is working his way through the concussion protocol, and it looks like he could have a chance of gaining clearance in time to suit up Week 6 at Miami. The rookie cornerback has mostly contributed on special teams this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enters protocols Evans is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Evans is unlikely to return considering the evaluation is taking place late in the fourth quarter. However, if he did suffer a concussion it will certainly have an impact on his status moving forward. The rookie corner had not tallied any stats before exiting the contest.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Akayleb Evans Savors 1st Stadium SKOL Chant, Packs a Punch Minnesota Vikings Latest News

AUGUST 21, 2022 • VIKINGS.COM

Could Akayleb Evans be an emerging dark horse defensive starter? Evans has legitimate starting potential.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Vikings fan-favorite rookie Akayleb Evans dyes hair purple Evans is quickly becoming a fan favorite in Minnesota.

JULY 23, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Vikings Rookie CB Akayleb Evans is Already a Fan Favorite Before Playing a Single Snap Evans has used Twitter to connect with fans in Minnesota before even playing his first game.

JULY 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Vikings will lean on Patrick Peterson in pass coverage again

Patrick Peterson breaks down why the new defense that Minnesota is employing this season could reduce some strain on CBs.

JUNE 11, 2022

2022 NFL Draft Grades: Packers reload with top NFC North class

Green Bay's Grade-A draft class will keep the Packers atop the NFC North and help them challenge the Rams, Rob Rang writes.

MAY 5, 2022

Targeted by Minnesota via trade-up The Vikings selected Evans in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 118th overall.

Impact Evans is a battle-tested player who spent five seasons in the college ranks. He started out at Tulsa and went to Missouri as a graduate transfer, where he led the team in forced fumbles (2) and broke up seven passes. Evans is rangy at 6-foot-2 with 32-inch arms but his long speed with a 4.46 in the 40-yard dash is middling for a boundary corner. The Vikings already took Andrew Booth out of Clemson earlier in the draft, but Evans is added depth insurance in the secondary.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE