Report: Former Alabama star, first-round pick Rashaan Evans taking key free agent visit

Rashaan Evans – the former Alabama star who was selected 22nd overall by the Tennessee Titans in the 2018 NFL Draft – is visiting with the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

After playing his first four NFL seasons with the Titans, the organization declined to exercise the fifth-year option on Evans’ contract, which made the linebacker a free agent following the 2021 campaign. Now, Evans is looking for a new home – and that could be in Atlanta.

If Evans were to sign with the Falcons, he’d reunite with former Tennessee coordinators Arthur Smith and Dean Pees – who are now Atlanta’s head coach and defensive coordinator, respectively. That alone could play a pivotal role in Evans’ decision.

Following a standout career at Alabama, Evans was drafted in the first round by the Titans and went on to put together a solid run with the team – registering 317 total tackles, three sacks, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions while playing in 59 regular season games. The linebacker also made 50 starts.

Alabama football announces list of guest speakers for coaching clinic

Alabama football has announced a star-studded list of guest speakers for its upcoming coaches clinic, which will take place April 7-9 on campus in Tuscaloosa. Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel headlines the list, which also features Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy, Baylor coach Dave Aranda, former LSU and New Orleans Saints special teams coordinator Greg McMahon and renowned sports psychologist Dr. Kevin Elko.

Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban will host the clinic, which is open to high school coaches only. It will include a Chalk Talk with the entire coaching staff, as well as individual sessions with Alabama special teams and outside linebackers coach Coleman Hutzler, corners coach Travaris Robinson, offensive line coach Eric Wolford and tight ends coach Joe Cox.