James Evans was drafted No. 271 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Southern. 2 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #271
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 2
The pick
How James Evans came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Southern
SWAC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
2 regular-season games
- Games played
- 2
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 271
Who came off the board on either side of James Evans.
Georgia
Mississippi State
Northern Arizona
Boise State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
James Evans in the 1987 NFL Draft
James Evans is a Running back out of Southern selected No. 271 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 NFL Draft. 2 regular-season games Southern has produced 23 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 James Evans drafted?
James Evans was selected No. 271 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/james-evans.
What college did James Evans play for?
James Evans played college football at Southern in the SWAC. See every Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southern-jaguars.
How did James Evans's NFL career turn out?
2 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/james-evans.