Joey Evans was drafted No. 219 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2002 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #219
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2002
The pick
How Joey Evans came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
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North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2002 classAround pick 219
Who came off the board on either side of Joey Evans.
Widener
Virginia Tech
Georgia
Fresno State
North Carolina in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
North Carolina · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 9× Pro Bowl
#14
Robert Quinn
DE · LAR · 2011
North Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#8
Greg Ellis
DE · DAL · 1998
North Carolina · 1× Pro Bowl
#19
Vonnie Holliday
DE · GB · 1998
North Carolina
#18
Donnell Thompson
DE · IND · 1981
North Carolina
#225
Reuben Davis
DE · TB · 1988
North Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Joey Evans in the 2002 NFL Draft
Joey Evans is a Defensive end out of North Carolina selected No. 219 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2002 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. North Carolina has produced 154 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 Joey Evans drafted?
Joey Evans was selected No. 219 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/joey-evans.
What college did Joey Evans play for?
Joey Evans played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Joey Evans's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/joey-evans.