Jun 11, 2026, 9:22 PM ET

After spending the first 12 years of his NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, veteran wide receiver Mike Evans is entering his first season with the San Francisco 49ers in 2026. Evans battled through an injury-marred campaign in 2025, missing nine games with hamstring and collarbone issues and finishing the season with 30 receptions for 368 yards and three touchdowns on 62 targets. However, the 32-year-old has a long history as one of the most consistent wide receivers in the NFL, averaging 74 receptions, 1,084 receiving yards, and 11 touchdowns per season between 2020 and 2024. Evans should have a chance to reclaim his status as a lead wide receiver in San Francisco following the offseason departures of former 49ers wideouts Jauan Jennings and Brandon Aiyuk. While the 49ers have a pair of high-volume target earners in running back Christian McCaffrey and tight end George Kittle, Evans brings a different element to the team's offense as a true X receiver on the outside. Given his injury issues in 2025 and his age, Evans' profile is not without risk for fantasy managers. Still, his ability to make plays down the field and in the red zone should provide him with a stable production floor, particularly in a strong offensive environment in San Francisco. All in all, Evans projects as a low-end WR2/high-end WR3 entering 2026.--Will Brady