26-04-2025
Social media loved the Carolina Panthers pick of Notre Dame TE Mitchell Evans
Social media loved the Carolina Panthers pick of Notre Dame TE Mitchell Evans
There is a long legacy of Notre Dame tight ends heading to the NFL, and in the fifth round of the NFL draft, Mitchell Evans was selected by the Carolina Panthers with pick No. 163 overall.
Evans worked his way back from offseason surgery, and while he wasn't fully healthy for the whole year, by the end of it he seemed back to normal and a huge passing game threat. The Panthers are very familiar with former Irish tight ends, as they also have Tommy Tremble on the roster.
Like with every pick of a Notre Dame player, social media had plenty of reactions, and for the pick of Evans, it was extremely positive. Check out below some of the best.
The moment Mitchell Evans was selected
A special moment for Evans, as he will now play at the professional level. He's a great value for the Panthers, and could be playing early and often.
Marcus Freeman
Like he has done with all the other draftees, Freeman went to social media to congratulate Evans on his achievement. There is no doubt that that he'll will represent the Notre Dame tight end fraternity very well with the Panthers.
Great foresight
They wanted the Panthers to take Evans before the draft started, and got their wish. There is no doubt in my mind that he'll be viewed as a great value pick at this point of the draft.
Could this comp be true?
Comparing him to a Hall of Famer might be a bit of a stretch, but if Evans can have a few Witten-like seasons, it will still be viewed as a draft win. If he does turn into that type of player, he's be looked at as one a of the best selections of the entire draft.
Evans is ready for the next level
The Panthers have invested plenty of draft capital at this position, and Evans could step into a big role right away. Even with Notre Dame's heavier run game tendencies on offense, he was still a threat in the passing game.
The tape tells the story for Evans
When healthy, Evans was one of the best players at his position in the country. He needs to stay on the field to reach his full potential, and if he does, those catches in his highlight reel will become normal.
