A versatile Northwestern back whose rookie season was cut short by injury but who has kept carving out NFL roles ever since.
Evan Hull built his college reputation on all-purpose versatility, piling up rushing and receiving yardage at Northwestern. A knee injury derailed his rookie year with Indianapolis, and he has since bounced across several rosters looking to recapture that dual-threat form.
Path to the league
Hull rushed for 2,417 yards and 18 touchdowns on 488 carries across four seasons at Northwestern, adding 851 receiving yards on 94 catches. The Indianapolis Colts drafted him in the fifth round, 176th overall, in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Hull's rookie season with the Colts ended early when he suffered a knee injury in the season opener against Jacksonville after just one carry. He has since spent time with the Colts, Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints, working to establish himself as a change-of-pace back and return option.
2025 season recap
Playing for New Orleans in 2025, Hull appeared in six games, rushing 20 times for 49 yards and adding two catches for 12 yards. He also contributed on special teams as a kick returner, a role that has helped him stay on NFL rosters through several roster shuffles.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Evan Hull
- Pro Football Reference: Evan Hull
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Rushing
6 games played▶Rushing · career
| Year | Team | GP | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | saints | 6 | 19 | 48 | 2.5 | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | colts | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 | colts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 |
▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | saints | 6 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | colts | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Running Back
- Group
- offense
- College
- Northwestern
- Hometown
- Maple Grove, MN, USA
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
