David Evans
Sports Editor
David's keen interest lies in North Carolina basketball, college football, NFL, soccer, and golf. His insightful pieces reveal a deep understanding of these sports and a subtle flair for strategic analysis.
Away from his desk, David prioritizes physical fitness, regularly working out at the gym. His downtime is often spent in the calming company of his cat.
David Evans brings to the table a compelling blend of experience, passion, and intuition. A respected name in sports journalism, he continues to deliver quality content that engages and informs his readers. [email protected]
Alabama Players Currently on NFL Teams Have Earned Over $1.1 Billion
David Evans • Dec 16 2022There is a lot of money to be made in today’s NFL. Just ask the players that once played under Nick Saban at Alabama. Former Crimson Tide players who are…
Zach Arnett Promoted to Mississippi State Head Coach in Deal Worth $3 Million Per Year
David Evans • Dec 15 2022In the wake of the tragic demise of Mike Leach, Zach Arnett has been promoted from defensive coordinator to take over the Mississippi State head coaching role. Leach, who died…
Clemson DE Myles Murphy Out of Orange Bowl, Declares for 2023 NFL Draft
David Evans • Dec 14 2022When Clemson faces Tennessee in the Orange Bowl on December 30, the Tigers will do so without its star defensive end Myles Murphy. Murphy announced on Tuesday that he will…
Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson to Miss College Football Playoff
David Evans • Dec 14 2022Buckeyes fans should click on the arrow that points left on their device of choice if they do not want to read more bad news about their team and the…
Three USC Players Named AP First-Team All-American, Most of Any School
David Evans • Dec 13 2022With the end of the college football season, come the traditional college honors. One of the most famous being the Associated Press All-American teams where journalists vote for the best…
Maria Taylor to Return to College Football as the Face of NBC Big Ten Prime Time Coverage
David Evans • Dec 12 2022One of sports broadcasting’s most famous faces is going back to her roots as Maria Taylor has been named the studio host for NBC’s college football coverage when it begins…
Heisman Trophy Ceremony Drama: Caleb Williams Wins, CJ Stroud Refuses to Shake Desmond Howard’s Hand
David Evans • Dec 12 2022Saturday night’s Heisman Trophy ceremony featured some drama that got the college football world in a bit of a frenzy. There were no surprises when it came to the winner…
ESPN NFL Draft Expert Todd McShay Compares Texas RB Bijan Robinson to New York Giant Saquon Barkley
David Evans • Dec 9 2022Several of college football’s top awards were handed out on Thursday evening, and Texas running back Bijan Robinson took home the Doak Walker Award. The award is given out annually…
Grading ESPN’s Mel Kiper’s 2023 NFL Draft Big Board
David Evans • Dec 9 2022ESPN’s Mel Kiper is one of the most respected draft analysts in the business. But here at Sports Lens, we respect nobody (Editor note: The view expressed here belongs solely…
Mississippi State RB Dillon Johnson Takes a Shot at Head Coach Mike Leach Before Entering Transfer Portal
David Evans • Dec 8 2022Transfer portal announcements tend to follow a bland, generic template. Thank you to the fans, teammates, and coaches; now is the right time to move on to the next chapter,…
Top Five Active College Football Coaches With Most Bowl Wins
David Evans • Dec 8 2022With bowl season bearing down upon us, it might be a good time to remember that it is new for a lot of players and coaches, but some of them…
2021 Alabama Five-Star Recruit OT Tommy Brockermeyer Joins Four Other Crimson Tide OL in NCAA Transfer Portal
David Evans • Dec 8 2022One of the top recruits in last year’s high school class has entered the NCAA transfer portal along with several of his college football teammates. Alabama’s Tommy Brockermeyer and four…
The Top Five Quarterbacks in the NCAA Transfer Portal Today
David Evans • Dec 8 2022There has been a massive influx of players into the NCAA transfer portal so far this season. Over 600 FBS players are currently in the portal and there is a…
LSU WR Kayshon Boutte Will NOT Enter 2023 NFL Draft and Will Return for Next Season
David Evans • Dec 8 2022Despite missing out on a College Football Playoff place, the LSU Tigers received some good news on Monday. Star wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has announced his intention to forego the…
Caleb Williams, CJ Stroud, Max Duggan & Stetson Bennett Named 2022 Heisman Trophy Finalists
David Evans • Dec 6 2022With 2022 Heisman Trophy voting closing on Monday, the finalists for the Stiff Arm Trophy were announced. This year it is four quarterbacks in the running to take home the…