Rabbit Evans

Rabbit Evans
No. 1 – Utah Utes
PositionSafety
Class
Redshirt
Redshirt
Senior
Personal information
Listed height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight
205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolJersey Village (Houston, Texas)
College
Stats at ESPN

Rabbit Evans is an American football defensive back for the Utah Utes. He previously played for the Blinn Buccaneers.

Early life

Evans attended Jersey Village High School in Houston, Texas. He committed to play college football for the Blinn Buccaneers.

College career

In two seasons at Blinn from 2022 to 2023, Evans recorded 76 tackles, two pass deflections, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 18 games, earning NCJCA first-team All-American honors in 2023. After the 2023 season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Evans transferred to play for the Utah Utes. In week 7 of the 2024 season, he made his first start for the Utes, totaling nine tackles versus Arizona. Evans finished the 2024 season with 34 tackles with two for loss, and a pass deflection. In the 2025 season, he played in one game before suffering a season-ending leg injury. Evans returned in 2026 as a starter in the Utes secondary.

References

  1. ↑ Holt, Chandler. "Utah Safety Rabbit Evans Out For Season, Undergoes Successful Surgery". KSL Sports. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  2. ↑ Preece, Brian. "Kyle Whittingham 'Excited' For Rabbit Evans' Potential". KSL Sports. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  3. ↑ McDonald, Ryan. "Utah football gets commitment from JUCO transfer DB Maurice 'Rabbit' Evans". Deseret News. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  4. ↑ Coles, Joe. "After coming on strong at end of 2024, Rabbit Evans will take on a big role for Utah's defense this season". Deseret News. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  5. ↑ Coles, Joe. "Utah safety Rabbit Evans suffers possible season-ending injury in win over Wyoming". Deseret News. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ Fink, Jenna. "Utah Safeties Nate Ritchie, Rabbit Evans eager to bounce back after season-ending injuries". KMYU. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  7. ↑ Coles, Joe. "'It was a blessing in disguise': After a season-ending injury, Rabbit Evans is armed with a different perspective as he returns to lead Utah's safeties". Deseret News. Retrieved October 25, 2026.