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Deontay Evans
S · SR · Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders

Deontay Evans

S SR Middle Tennessee
About Evans Updated May 11, 2026

Versatile Safety with Special Teams Excellence and Coaching Trajectory

Evans is a multi-positional safety (free and strong safety) who played at Mississippi State (2012-2016) before finishing his college career at Middle Tennessee State in 2016. Known for his special teams impact—earning MSU Special Teams Player of the Year in 2013—Evans recorded 10 tackles, an interception, and two pass breakups in his final 2016 season at MTSU. Now transitioning into coaching as a defensive backs coach, Evans brings veteran experience and proven ability to impact games beyond traditional stats. His trajectory suggests a player valued for versatility, reliability, and football intelligence—ideal for programs seeking depth at safety with special teams reliability.

Schedule

DNA

Updated Oct 19, 2026
Evans National safety Average
Tackling
7th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Coverage
38th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Ball Hawk
51st percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Disruption
~22nd percentile; Thin sample; 8 games / 0 PBP
Playmaker
37th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Turnover Creator
~49th percentile; Thin sample; 8 games / 0 PBP
Production
~10th percentile; Thin sample; 8 games / 0 PBP
Consistency
1st percentile; Full confidence; 8 games
Clutch
84th percentile; Full confidence; 8 games / 8 PBP

Stats

2016

Percentile among FBS DBs — a longer bar ranks higher

10
Tackles
1046th of 1,640 DBs
7
Solo Tackles
1030th of 1,640 DBs
3
Assisted Tackles
1033rd of 1,640 DBs
2
Passes Defended
582nd of 1,640 DBs
1
Interceptions
305th of 615 DBs
5
Interception Yards
361st of 615 DBs
0
Interception Touchdowns
108th of 639 DBs
0
Sacks
218th of 1,640 DBs
Career Stats
SEASONSCHOOL
20161210732150
2015133320132---
2014133422123---
201313191180---

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