Tampa Bay Buccaneers All-star wide receiver Mike Evans can add another honor to his already illustrious resume — his own sabbatical.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday declared January 10, 2025, as Mike Evans Day.
“Florida celebrates Mike Evans for his profound dedication to the sport of football, creating countless memories for fans throughout the Sunshine State and across the country,” DeSantis said in a statement.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans smiles during a news conference after a game against the New Orleans Saints on January 5, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
“Mike Evans He received the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Walter Payton Man of the Year Award for the fourth time in his career due to his unwavering commitment to giving back to the Tampa Bay community and improving the lives of countless others through the Mike Evans Family Foundation.
DeSantis also listed Evans' many accomplishments in the field.
“Evans’ career includes 168 games, over 830 receptions totaling over 12,684 yards and 105 career receiving touchdowns,” a statement said.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis holds a press conference to speak against the Fourth Amendment, which would limit government interference in abortion in Florida, at Grove Bible Church in Winter Garden, Florida. (Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
“Evans’ track record includes selection to the Pro Bowl five times and being named a second-team All-Pro in 2016 and 2023.”
The Florida governor also pointed out how Evans accomplished his 11th straight 1,000-yard season, which he accomplished in the final moments of the Bucs' win on Sunday.
With Evans' 11th consecutive 1,000-yard season, he tied Jerry Rice's all-time record. Evans has never finished a season with less than 1,000 receiving yards.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) celebrates with wide receiver Jalen McMillan (15) after a reception to put him over 1,000 yards for the season in the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. (Jonathan Dyer/Imagine Images)
Evans was selected with the No. 7 overall pick in 2014 NFL draft by pirates and became an instant star.
While Evans may be happy to have his special day, he has a playoff game to think about.
Evans' Bucs play Washington leaders At home at 8pm ET Sunday in the Wild Card round.
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