Desmond Evans

Desmond Evans is a senior defensive end for North Carolina in the ACC. Listed at 6-foot-6 (78 inches) and 270 pounds, Evans is an active roster defender with a pass-rush and edge-setting role up front. In his 2024 regular season, Evans started all 12 games and produced a stat line that included 36 combined tackles (21 solo, 15 assists), 8 tackles for loss for 36 yards, and 5.0 sacks for 36 yards. He also added 6 quarterback hits, underscoring his pressure production from the edge. In discipline metrics, he was charged with 4 penalties for 22 yards, resulting in 3 first downs. Evans’ early life and background includes being born in Sanford, North Carolina. His NCAAF profile lists no interceptions, forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, or passes defended for the 2024 season, keeping his impact concentrated in backfield disruption and quarterback pressure.