Evan McCarty brings size, upside, and developmental intrigue to the Jackrabbits’ front
Evan McCarty is a 6-foot-5, 280-pound redshirt freshman OL for South Dakota State in 2026, and the appeal is obvious: he already has classic tackle-frame length, a strong prep résumé from Wayzata, and a reputation for not allowing a sack in his senior high school season. He’s a fit for teams that value long-term line development, physical tools, and coachability over instant stat-sheet impact—because linemen rarely light up box scores, but they can absolutely change a run game. The early read: high-upside depth piece with clear growth runway.
