In a draft class full of tight ends taken in the first two days of the NFL Draft --six to be exact -- Notre Dame's Mitchell Evans might have had to wait a little longer than expected to hear his name called, but that all changed on Saturday when the Carolina Panthers took the senior in the fifth round, 113th overall.
Panthers’ general manager Dan Morgan has dotted a lot of “Is” and crossed a lot of “Ts” so far in the 2025 NFL draft. Carolina has certainly had defense on its mind, but Morgan has certainly addressed the offensive side of the ball over three days.
The Carolina Panthers were able to land Notre Dame tight end Mitchell Evans in the fifth round of the NFL draft on Saturday, which was just the latest steal in a draft class full of them for the Panthers.
Notre Dame tight end Mitchell Evans is officially heading to the NFL. He was selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Carolina Panthers selected Evans with in the fifth round of the draft.
Mitchell Evans is one of the best blocking tight end prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft. His scouting report evaluates whether his lack of production and durability at the collegiate level is a cause for concern.
Notre Dame football’s Mitchell Evans is looking to maintain an incredible streak for Fighting Irish tight ends at the upcoming NFL Draft. The Wadsworth, Ohio native has been the leading TE in receiving for the college football powerhouse over the past few years and was a key contributor on the team that made the National Championship game.
Height: 6052 (verified) Weight: 256lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Hunter Long Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Mitchell Evans won't redefine the tight end position by any means — he’s actually more of a throwback to what the position was about 20 years ago.
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Notre Dame's Mitchell Evans is one of the nation's premier pass-catching tight ends entering the 2024 season. The Mackey Award, which annually honors college football's best tight ends, agreed by naming the Fighting Irish senior to its preseason Watch List.
A major part of the reason there's so much belief in this team is the amount of high-end talent on the roster. Of course, some of these players will look to achieve more than just a great season in South Bend; they'll be looking to the NFL as well.