Akayleb Evans is a cornerback for the Carolina Panthers. He was selected with pick 118 of round 4 in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Missouri. In the 2026 regular season he made 21 tackles (15 solo). At Tulsa and Missouri (2017–21) he made 110 tackles (3.5 for loss), recorded 1 sack and had 1 interception and 17 passes defended.