WATCH: Mike Evans' powerful story on E:60

When Mike Evans’ name was called in the 2014 NFL Draft, it meant more than the start of his career in the NFL.

It was the culmination of an unforgettable journey.

On Tuesday night, the former Texas A&M and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver opened up to ESPN’s E60 about one October night in 2002, when tragedy struck and changed his life forever.

View ESPN’s powerful segment on Evans here:



Evans starred for two memorable seasons at Texas A&M and has since excelled in his first two seasons in the NFL, earning a reputation as a warrior on the field.

However, it wasn’t until Tuesday night that the public at large was made aware just how much affliction Evans has endured throughout his lifetime — and how inspiring his success is.

In lockstep with the feature's release, Evans sent out a tweet with his thoughts.

Since being drafted by the Bucs, he has been extremely productive in his first two seasons in the NFL with 142 receptions for 2,257 yards and 15 touchdowns. He’s also the eighth player in NFL history to reach 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons in the league.