Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans can add another accolade to his already illustrious resume — his own vacation.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Friday that January 10, 2025 is Mike Evans Day.
“Florida celebrates Mike Evans for his profound dedication to the sport of football, creating countless memories for fans across the Sunshine State and across the country,” DeSantis said in a statement.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans smiles during a press conference after a game against the New Orleans Saints on Jan. 5, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
“Mike Evans was named the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee for the fourth time in his career due to his unwavering commitment to giving back to the Tampa Bay community and improving the lives of countless others through his Mike Evans Family Foundation.”
DeSantis also listed the many accomplishments Evans has achieved on the field.
“Evans’ career includes 168 games played, over 830 receptions for over 12,684 total yards and 105 career receiving touchdowns,” a statement said.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference to speak in opposition to Amendment 4, which would limit government interference in abortion in Florida, at Grove Bible Chapel in Winter Garden, Fla. (Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
“Evans’ accomplishments have included being selected to the Pro Bowl five times and being named a second-team All-Pro in 2016 and 2023.”
Florida’s governor also noted how Evans achieved his 11th straight 1,000-yard season, which he accomplished in the waning moments of the Bucs’ victory Sunday.
With Evans’ eleventh consecutive 1,000-yard season, he tied the legendary Jerry Rice’s record. Evans has never finished a season with fewer than 1,000 yards.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates with wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) 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)
Evans was selected with the 7th overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers and became an instant star.
While Evans may be happy to have his own day, he has a playoff game on his mind.
Evans’ Bucs play the Washington Commanders at home at 8 p.m. ET Sunday in the wild-card round.
