Donald Evans was drafted No. 47 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Winston-Salem State. 90 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #47
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 90
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 412nd at Winston-Salem State
The pick
How Donald Evans came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
90 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Games played
- 90
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 412nd among Winston-Salem State picks
- Final season
- 19958 years after the draft
Around pick 47
Who came off the board on either side of Donald Evans.
Stanford
Louisiana Tech
Notre Dame
Tulane · 1× Pro Bowl
Winston-Salem State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Winston-Salem State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Donald Evans in the 1987 NFL Draft
Donald Evans is a Defensive end out of Winston-Salem State selected No. 47 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1987 NFL Draft. 90 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Winston-Salem State has produced 11 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Donald Evans drafted?
Donald Evans was selected No. 47 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/donald-evans.
What college did Donald Evans play for?
Donald Evans played college football at Winston-Salem State in the CIAA. See every Winston-Salem State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/winston-salem-state-rams.
How did Donald Evans's NFL career turn out?
90 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/donald-evans.