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Rutgers hires former Drake DL coach Joe Evans

March 4, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

Rutgers has hired Joe Evans, the former Drake defensive line coach, as its new assistant defensive line coach.

Rutgers football announced the addition of Joe Evans to its defensive coaching staff. Evans will serve as assistant defensive line coach under new DL coach Dennis Dottin‑Carter, joining Joe Woodley and Adam Cox.

Evans spent one season at Drake, developing linemen who posted double‑digit sacks, and previously played at Iowa where he recorded 28 sacks. He briefly joined the Baltimore Ravens practice squad in 2024 before being released.

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