Mitchell Evans

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		17	19	171	2
2025		17	19	171	2

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Mitchell Evans' four-year, $4.6M extension with Carolina represents a steal for the Panthers, earning a solid B CVI despite his depth piece production tier. At just $1.1M annually with minimal guaranteed money ($0.4M), the Panthers are paying well below market rate for a reliable tight end who can contribute in multiple packages. Evans enters his prime years with room to grow within Carolina's offensive system, making this deal a shrewd investment in potential upside rather than proven elite production. The contract structure heavily favors the team with such low guaranteed money, essentially creating a four-year audition with minimal financial risk if Evans doesn't develop as hoped. This is exactly the type of value-driven move rebuilding teams should make — locking up young talent at below-market rates while maintaining maximum roster flexibility.

Performance Analysis

Mitchell Evans earns a D- grade as a young tight end trying to establish himself with the Panthers. Carolina's offense has been rebuilding, and Evans is one of several options at tight end competing for snaps. His blocking and receiving skills are both developing, which is expected for a young player at the position. The Panthers need their tight ends to contribute in the passing game, and Evans hasn't shown enough to earn a significant target share. He's a developmental player whose growth will determine his NFL future.