Nick Evers
Nick Evers
Extends plays with his feet until something opens up. Across three seasons and two programs, two head coaches: Brent Venables and Jim Mora. The receipt on tape: 83 pass yds, 1 pass TD against Central Connecticut, Week 1, 2025.
Low coverage — composed from the verified record.
- positional archetype classification
- head-coach lineage
- game log
2025 snapshot
Season context · Team result + system
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jason Candle
Career stats
How he plays
Play style
Makes plays with feet when the pocket collapses. Efficiency still on the rise.
CFB Index positional classification
2026 Outlook
UConn
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Quarterback · UConn
Returning around him
- 68% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 UConn player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +8 net (53 in / 45 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
UConn · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #97 · 2026 recruiting class #110
DNA match
Player DNA
Scrambler
Makes plays with feet when the pocket collapses. Efficiency still on the rise.
His 2024 production profile sits closest to Josh Holst’s 2024 season.
Matches Josh on
Differs from Josh on
Through 2 college seasons, his career arc tracks closest to Justin Miller’s path through Southern Utah.
Justin Miller
Zerrick Cooper
Matches Justin on
As a sophomore, his production profile tracks closest to Josh Holst's sophomore season at Northern Illinois (2025).
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Differs from Josh on
Player DNA
Players who play like Nick Evers
Development
Development Trajectory · passing yards
2022–2025+0%
Modest growth (0%) across the multi-season window.