Evan Engram

Evan Engram Stats, Bio, Age, Net Worth, & Career

Evan Engram is a tight end who plays for the New York Giants in the National Football League. Engram fits in with the recent trend of hyper-athletic tight ends who can play both on the line and split out as a receiver. His speed and size make him a difficult cover no matter who is lined up across from him on a play.

High School Career (Hillgrove High School)

Engram played his high school football at Hillgrove High School in Powder Springs, Georgia. His performance in high school drew attention from high-profile collegiate programs, with Engram choosing to play his college football in the SEC for Ole Miss.

College Career (Ole Miss Rebels)

At Ole Miss, Engram played four years and averaged over 14 yards per catch during that time. As a senior in 2016, Engram reeled in eight touchdowns and had 926 receiving yards. He earned all-SEC honors for that year, being named to the all-SEC first team. He also won the Ozzie Newsome Award as the nation’s best tight end.

Engram played in the all star Senior Bowl at the end of the 2016 season. He then turned heads with his NFL Scouting Combine performance, running a 4.42 second 40-yard dash. He opted not to do anything outside of tight end drills at Ole Miss’ pro day, and was a projected first or second round pick after his performances in those events.

NFL Career

Evan Engram was selected with the 23rd overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. As a pro, Engram collected 14 total touchdowns in his first year in the league. He has helped stretch the field for a New York Giants offense that has attempted to establish a new identity in the years following the acquisition of Engram.

Evan Engram Net Worth, Salary, Endorsements & Career Earnings

Evan Engram signed a four-year, $10.7 million deal with the New York Giants in 2017. That deal included a signing bonus of $5.9 million. He will look to prove himself in the final year of his rookie contract to earn a bigger contract in the future.

Evan Engram Personal Life

Evan Engram is the son of Michele Zelina and Derrick Engram. He has one sister, Mackenzie Engram. At this time he is not thought to be in a relationship and he does not have any children to this point.

Evan Engram Quotes

• On his role in the offense: “Try to get the ball going and try to get the pass game going. Pretty much just kind of doing what I'm asked and what I'm asked to do in the offense.”
• On the importance of finishing drives: “At the end of the day, it comes down to executing not only in that moment, but also in the previous opportunities that we get. Each possession has a life in its own.”
• On losing: “Losing is losing. There's no way to explain all that and decipher all that. At the end of the day, we have the talent to win on this team. It comes down to beating ourselves and execution.”

Evan Engram Fun Facts

• His sister played college basketball for the Georgia Bulldogs.
• Engram didn’t fumble the football in any of his first three seasons in the NFL.
• He holds the Giants record for most touchdowns by a rookie tight end with six.
• Engram made his first Pro Bowl in 2020, catching 63 passes for 654 yards and a touchdown.
• The Giants picked up Engram’s fifth-year option ahead of the 2021 season.