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Joey Evans | DE | North Carolina | Atlantic Coast Conference
Selected by Cincinnati Bengals in round 7, pick 8 (219 overall)
Height Weight 40 Grade
6'4 265 4.96 3.40
First-year starter that saw extensive playing action throughout his entire collegiate career. Totaled 35/8.5/2.5 as a senior after 38/11/8 as a junior, when he did not start a game. Sophomore totals were 24/5/3.

Athletic, pass rushing prospect with a large degree of upside potential. Breaks down well, plays with leverage and gets a lot of upfield momentum going. Displays a burst of speed, fast bearing down on the ballcarrier and gives top effort. Disciplined, plays in control and works to defend the run as well as rush the quarterback. Not strong at the point of attack, stiff and rather easily ridden out of his angle of attack by opposing tight ends. Lacks a fluid change of direction, overall technique and makes himself an easy target to block. Needs to physically mature, add bulk to his frame and improve his overall technique, but a prospect that can rush the passer and will be given late round consideration. Late Seventh Round.

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