Report: Louisville RB Tiyon Evans Signs UDFA Deal with Rams
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - After going unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Louisville running back Tiyon Evans has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Los Angeles Rams, according to The Draft Network's Justin Melo.
Evans was one of 13 former Cardinals to go undrafted this year, and is the third former Cardinal to sign an undrafted free agent deal, following quarterback Malik Cunningham and offensive tackle Trevor Reid. Three Louisville players were selected in this year's draft.
The 5-foot-11, 210-pound running back joined the program over the offseason as a transfer from Tennessee, and instantly made a difference in Louisville's rushing attack. By the end of the regular season, he led the Cardinals in yards per carry at 6.3 on 83 total attempts, and had the most rushing touchdowns from the running back spot with six, and second overall only to quarterback Malik Cunningham's 12.
However, the Hartsville, S.C. native struggled with an ankle injury at various points during the season, resulting in him playing in just eight games and starting only six of them. The injury limited him to just 525 rushing yards on the year, second to Jawhar Jordan's 815 amongst running backs on the team.
Evans was Tennessee's leading rusher through most of the 2021 season, until another ankle injury forced him to sit for the final five games of the year. He ended that season with 525 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns on 81 attempts. He began his collegiate career with a two-year stint in the JUCO ranks at Hutchinson Community College prior to his lone season with the Volunteers.
(Photo of Tiyon Evans: Jamie Rhodes - USA TODAY Sports)
You can follow Louisville Report for future coverage by liking us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram:
Facebook - @LouisvilleReport
Twitter - @UofLReport
Instagram - @louisville_report
You can also follow Deputy Editor Matthew McGavic at @Matt_McGavic on Twitter
