Long, disruptive UNC edge with NFL-caliber frame and motor
Desmond Evans built his UNC reputation on length, burst, and a relentless chase-down motor, flashing real pass-rush juice in his best season in 2024 with 38 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks before moving on to the pro ranks.[4][11] He was once a top national recruit, and evaluators have consistently liked his ideal frame and active hands, though they’ve also noted pad-level and bend limitations that can show up against stronger tackles.[2][9] He missed a full season in 2022 with an upper-body injury, so the upside is real, but the durability history is part of the scouting conversation too.[13]
