Mike Evans' Hall of Fame resume gets another boost after latest news

Mike Evans finished his 2024 season on a hot streak, helping the Bucs clinch their fourth straight NFC South title while also continuing his streak of 1000 yard receiving seasons. On Monday, he got some additional recognition from the NFL for his efforts. The Bucs announced that Evans will be heading to the Pro Bowl as […]

Craig Smith — College Football & NFL Trending News Writer

Jan 27, 2025 10:56 AM EST

Jan 5, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates after a reception to put him over 1,000 yards for the season in the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. — Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Mike Evans finished his 2024 season on a hot streak, helping the Bucs clinch their fourth straight NFC South title while also continuing his streak of 1000 yard receiving seasons.

On Monday, he got some additional recognition from the NFL for his efforts. The Bucs announced that Evans will be heading to the Pro Bowl as a replacement selection.

Mike Evans Named to 2025 Pro Bowl Games

He earns his sixth career Pro Bowl honor – tied for the third-most by a Buccaneers player in franchise history trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famers Derrick Brooks (11) and Warren Sapp (seven).

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Evans is replacing Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb, who will be missing the event while recuperating from a shoulder injury.

The selection is a big one for Evans, as the Pro Bowl nod is the sixth of his 11-year career. He now has the third most Pro Bowl appearances in franchise history, behind Warren Sapp and Derrick Brooks.

Evans' Hall of Fame candidacy has been one that's come more to the forefront lately with his pursuit of Jerry Rice's record of 11-straight seasons with 1000 receiving yards, which Evans tied on the final play of the Bucs' regular season finale against the Saints.

But beyond the record, Evans is still high up on some big NFL lists that voters will undoubtedly look at when making their decisions. Evans is in the top 10 all time in receiving touchdowns (9th with 105) and top 25 of receiving yards all time (24th with 12,684). Absent injury, he will pass three Hall of Famers on the career receiving yards list in 2025 in Art Monk, Steve Largent, and Andre Reed.

Hall of Fame resumes are measured in stats, honors, and championships. Evans has made an impact in all three areas. On Monday, that resume for a first-ballot induction got a little bit shinier for #13.