A ball-hawking cornerback who broke out at Delaware after three quiet seasons at NC State, signing with Cleveland as an undrafted free agent.
Nate Evans played sparingly during three seasons at NC State before transferring to Delaware, where he turned into one of the more disruptive cornerbacks in the Colonial Athletic Association. The Browns signed him as an undrafted free agent immediately after the 2026 NFL Draft, drawn to his ball skills and coverage instincts.
Path to the league
Evans grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and attended Frank Cox High School before signing with NC State, where he played sparingly for three seasons. He transferred to Delaware and became a key contributor in the Blue Hens' secondary, finishing his college career with an interception-heavy senior season. Evans went undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft and signed with the Cleveland Browns as a free agent immediately afterward.
Career highlights
Evans earned a reputation at Delaware for his ability to break on the ball and disrupt throws without drawing flags. His former position coach, Corico Wright, praised his ball skills and instincts as an especially translatable trait heading into the pros.
2025 season recap
In his final season at Delaware, Evans recorded 38 tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, eight pass breakups and three interceptions, and he was named Defensive MVP of the 68 Ventures Bowl. That production, capped by a strong bowl performance, helped him land an undrafted free agent deal with the Browns after the 2026 draft.
Sources
- ESPN: Nate Evans player page
- University of Delaware Athletics: Nate Evans
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Cornerback
- Group
- defense
- College
- Delaware
- Hometown
- Virginia Beach, VA, USA
- Status
- active
