Bucks star Mike Evans receives honor from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star wide receiver Mike Evans can add another honor to his already impressive resume — his own time off.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Friday that January 10, 2025 is Mike Evans Day.

“Florida State honors Mike Evans for his profound contributions to the sport of football, creating countless memories for fans in the Sunshine State and across the country,” DeSantis said in a statement.

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“Mike Evans is the Walter Payton Man of the Year of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his unwavering dedication to serving the Tampa Bay community and improving the lives of countless people through the Mike Evans Family Foundation. This is the fourth time in his career that he has been nominated for the award. ”

DeSantis also cited Evans' many accomplishments on the field.

“Evans' career includes 168 games played, over 830 receptions, over 12,684 total yards, and 105 total receiving touchdowns,” the statement said.

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“Evans’ accomplishments include being named to the Pro Bowl five times and second-team All-Pro in 2016 and 2023.”

The Florida governor also noted that Evans reached 1,000 yards in a season for the 11th time in a row in the closing moments of the Bucs' victory on Sunday.

Evans achieved 11 consecutive 1,000-yard seasons, tying legendary Jerry Rice's all-time record. Evans has never finished a season with fewer than 1,000 yards.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans, 13, hugs wide receiver Jaylen McMillan after a reception for over 1,000 yards on the season in the second half against the New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium. Celebrating with the player (15 years old). (Jonathan Dyer/Imagn Images)

Evans was selected seventh overall in the 2014 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers and quickly became a star player.

Evans may be happy that he got his day, but he also has to think about the playoff matchups.

Evans' Bucs will play the Washington Commanders at home in the wild card round on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.

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