Tennessee Titans Announce Free-Agent Signing Of Former UNC DL Des Evans

Posted May 9, 2025
The Tennessee Titans have signed 16 undrafted NFL free agents. The players will take part in rookie minicamp beginning Friday. Desmond Evans (6-6, 252) appeared in 55 games over five seasons (2020-24) at UNC. The Sanford, N.C., native recorded 124 tackles, 20.5 tackles for loss, nine sacks, six passes defensed, and two fumble recoveries. (Tennessee Titans)

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