Darrynton Evans, born on July 9, 1998, in Daytona Beach, Florida, is an American football running back and return specialist currently playing for the Chicago Bears in the NFL.
Early Life and Education: Evans attended New Smyrna Beach High School in Florida and later played college football at Appalachian State University from 2016 to 2019. During his college career, he earned honors such as the Sun Belt Offensive Player of the Year in 2019 and was a two-time First-team All-Sun Belt selection in 2018 and 2019.
Professional Career: Evans was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the third round (93rd overall) of the 2020 NFL Draft. Over his career, he has had stints with several teams, including the Titans, Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, Buffalo Bills, and Miami Dolphins. In the 2024 season, he returned to the Bears for his third tenure with the team.
Recent Developments: As of March 2025, Evans agreed to terms with the Buffalo Bills, marking his third stint with the team. This move aims to bolster the Bills’ running back depth as Evans competes for a reserve role behind starting running back James Cook.
Career Statistics: Throughout his NFL career, Evans has accumulated 249 rushing yards on 65 carries, averaging 3.8 yards per carry, with one rushing touchdown. He has also recorded 12 receptions for 120 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown, along with 223 return yards and one return touchdown.
Personal Life: Evans is married to Aiyana Willoughby and maintains an active presence on social media platforms, including a YouTube and Twitch channel under the name “ItzLiveee.”
Evans’ journey through various NFL teams highlights his resilience and adaptability, as he continues to contribute as a versatile running back and special teams asset.