On May 10, 2014, he was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round, 115 overall of the 2014 NFL Draft. He signed a 4-year, $2.67 million contract on May 15, 2014. Before he could appear in an NFL game, Evans was placed on injured reserve on August 19, 2014 with a shoulder injury.
Evans was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on September 29, 2015. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jaguars. He was signed to the Jaguars' practice squad the next day. He was released on September 13.
Evans was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad on October 12, 2016. On October 20, 2016, the Patriots released Evans from their practice squad.
On April 21, 2017, Evans was suspended the first four games of the 2017 season for violating the league’s drug policy. On April 27, 2017, Evans was waived by the Cowboys.
On February 22, 2018, Evans signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
