Shaq Evans Injury: Updates on Jets WR’s Shoulder and Return

August 5, 2014   ·   R. Cory Smith   ·   Jump to comments


Shaq Evans, a rookie wide receiver with the New York Jets, reportedly suffered a severe shoulder injury during training camp.
The injury was reported by Eric Allen of the Jets' official website:
Evans was a fourth-round pick by New York in the 2014 NFL draft out of UCLA. He wasn't as highly coveted as the top receivers in the class, but Evans showed potential at the NFL Scouting Combine with a 4.51-second 40-yard dash and 34.5" vertical jump.
Following the draft, Gil Brandt of NFL.com offered his thoughts on the potentially dynamic receiver:
The Jets need receivers, and Evans is a talented one. He's also fast. He ran the first 10 yards of the 40-yard dash at the combine in 1.47 seconds -- that's truly flying. Evans, who racked up 107 catches in his last two years at UCLA, will catch the crossing routes. He's strong and has good size, with a body build that is reminiscent of Michael Irvin. Like many young receivers, Evans is just an average block...

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