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Zack Evans (born June 27, 1990) is a Canadian former professional football defensive lineman. He is a two-time Grey Cup champion having won the 101st Grey Cup as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the 104th Grey Cup with the Ottawa Redblacks.

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Junior career

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Evans played junior football for the Regina Thunder of the Canadian Junior Football League from 2009 to 2011.[1] In 2011, he was an All- Canadian in the CJFL and also a finalist for the CJFL's Top Defensive Player award.

Professional career

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Saskatchewan Roughriders (first stint)

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Evans was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders as a territorial exemption on May 29, 2012.[2] He made his professional debut in the team's season-opening game on June 29, 2012, against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He played in eight regular season games in his rookie year, recording two defensive tackles. He also made his post-season debut, playing in the team's West Semi-Final loss to the Calgary Stampeders. In 2013, he began the season on the injured reserve, but played in the last eight regular season games, including in the October 12, 2013 game against the Edmonton Eskimos where he recorded his first career quarterback sack.[3] He played in all three post-season games in 2013, including his Grey Cup debut in the 101st Grey Cup game. There, Evans won his first Grey Cup championship as the Roughriders defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in his hometown of Regina.

Ottawa Redblacks

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With the Ottawa Redblacks joining the CFL for the 2014 CFL season, Evans was eligible to be selected in the 2013 CFL Expansion Draft.[4] He was indeed selected on December 15, 2013, in the expansion draft in the third round and his playing rights transferred to the Redblacks. With Ottawa, Evans became more of a regular rotational player as he played in all 18 regular season games and had four starts in 2014. He had 20 defensive tackles and three quarterback sacks in his first year with the Redblacks. In 2015, he did not start any of the 17 regular season games that he played, but he still recorded 17 defensive tackles and a career-high seven sacks. He also recorded not only his first career interception, but also his first professional touchdown, on July 9, 2015, after intercepting Eskimos' quarterback Matt Nichols and returning it 66 yards for the score.[5] He also played in his second Grey Cup game, which was a loss in the 103rd Grey Cup match against the Edmonton Eskimos. During the following off-season, on January 4, 2016, he signed a two-year contract extension with the Redblacks.[6]

Evans established himself as a regular starter in 2016 as he played and started in 17 regular season games while sitting out the final game of the season due to the Redblacks already securing first place in the East Division. With the increased playing time he enjoyed a career year with 24 defensive tackles, six sacks, and a fumble recovery. As a result, he was named a CFL Division All-Star for the first time in his career. To cap off the season, he played and started in both post-season games for the Redblacks and won his second Grey Cup championship with a victory in the 104th Grey Cup game. Evans continued his strong play in 2017 by playing and starting in 18 regular season games and recording 23 defensive tackles and five quarterback sacks. In total, he played in 70 regular season games with the Redblacks and had 84 defensive tackles and 21 sacks before becoming a free agent.

Saskatchewan Roughriders (second stint)

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On February 13, 2018, Evans signed re-signed with the Roughriders.[7] He played and started in all 18 regular season games and had career lows as a starter with 15 defensive tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble. He did, however, have a career-high four fumble recoveries, including his first fumble recovery returned for a touchdown on October 27, 2018, against BC Lions.[8] After the season, it was announced that he had signed a four-year contract extension with the Roughriders on December 18, 2018.[9][10] He had an injury-shortened season in 2019 where he played in only 11 regular season games and had four defensive tackles and one sack. After the 2020 CFL season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Roughriders released Evans on December 18, 2020.[11]

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Zack Evans is an American writer, director, actor, and comedian known for his work in digital comedy series and guest appearances on television shows. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, he attended film school before specializing in comedy, creating and performing in sketch comedy and internet videos while establishing himself in Los Angeles. He is best recognized as the creator, writer, director, and star of the web series Zack & Justin (2015–2017), for which he wrote and directed 21 episodes, and has additional directing and writing credits including directing on Quinta vs. Everything (2017–2018) and writing on I Hate It! (2014–2016). His acting work includes guest roles in network series such as Abbott Elementary, Arrested Development, and S.W.A.T.. Evans has also earned recognition for his broader contributions to short-form comedy content and online video production.

Early life

Background and education

Zack Evans was born in Sacramento, California. He was raised in Sacramento, where he spent his early years. During high school, Evans was voted Class Clown by his peers, reflecting his early aptitude for humor. He attended Azusa Pacific University, where he studied cinematic arts and excelled in writing and directing comedic short films. This film school experience honed his skills in comedy content creation, laying the foundation for his later professional work.

Career

BuzzFeed and digital content creation

Zack Evans began his professional career in digital content at BuzzFeed in 2014, where he served as a video producer during the platform's peak period of viral video dominance. He produced hundreds of viral videos that collectively reached millions of viewers, contributing to BuzzFeed's reputation for quick, shareable comedy and lifestyle content. His work involved creating and overseeing sketches, challenges, and observational humor pieces that capitalized on internet trends and audience engagement. Evans also appeared on camera as a performer in several BuzzFeed series, often credited as himself. He featured in BuzzFeed Video between 2014 and 2016 across 7 episodes, as well as in BuzzFeedYellow from 2015 to 2016 in 2 episodes and BuzzFeed Unsolved: Sports Conspiracies from 2017 to 2018 in 5 episodes. These appearances typically placed him in comedic roles within short-form sketches and discussion-style formats, blending his behind-the-scenes production skills with on-screen presence. His contributions helped define BuzzFeed's early digital comedy landscape, where he wrote, produced, and performed in content designed for rapid online sharing and audience interaction. Representative examples include challenge videos like "People Try The Fast Food Popsicle Challenge" and humorous observational pieces such as "The Stages Of Eating Fast Food." This period marked his foundational experience in scalable online video production before transitioning to independent projects.

Independent comedy projects and directing

Zack Evans has established himself in independent comedy through his multifaceted roles as a creator, writer, director, actor, and producer in web series, short films, and digital projects. With a specialty in comedy honed during film school and early sketch and internet video work, he has focused on creator-driven content that emphasizes humor in everyday scenarios and relationships. Among his notable early independent contributions is producing the short film Mama's Boy (2013). He then wrote, directed, and acted as Chip in the 2014 short Where Are They Now?, an early example of his comedic short-form storytelling that overlapped with his initial digital content efforts. Evans also served as a writer on 16 episodes of the TV series I Hate It! (2014–2016) and wrote one episode of Decently Priced (2015). His most extensive independent project is the TV series Zack & Justin (2015–2017), which he created, wrote, and directed across all 21 episodes while also starring in 18 episodes. He continued his directing work with all 8 episodes of the 2016 series Unfortunately Ashly, where he also made an uncredited acting appearance. Additionally, he directed 5 episodes of the comedy series Quinta vs. Everything (2017–2018) and wrote the 2019 TV mini-series Getting Back with Your Ex, in which he also acted. Evans served as associate producer on the 2018 short This Is a Break Up Story. These projects highlight his consistent involvement in comedy creation across short and episodic formats during this period.

Television and acting roles

Zack Evans has made guest appearances in several scripted television series, often in minor or supporting roles. He began his on-screen acting career with an uncredited role as a Basketball Player in one episode of the NBC medical drama series Trauma in 2010. In 2016, he appeared as BW in two episodes of the comedy series Broke. In 2018, Evans guest-starred as Tristan in an episode of the CBS action series S.W.A.T. and as Dave in an episode of the Netflix revival of Arrested Development. More recently, in 2022, he played Tyrone in one episode of the ABC comedy series Abbott Elementary. Evans has also taken on various minor roles in web-based projects and shorts, including appearances in Relationship Goals (2016), The Try Guys (2017, as Leonardo DiCaprio or himself), and the short Lying on Instagram to Get Out of Plans (2018). These roles reflect his occasional work as a performer in smaller-scale digital content alongside his primary career in comedy creation.

Creative strategy and recent work

Following his departure from BuzzFeed, Zack Evans transitioned into roles as a creative director at various startups and companies, where he focused on building brands from the ground up, leading creative teams, and scaling digital content initiatives. During this period, he experienced multiple layoffs over three years while working in these positions, which contributed to feelings of professional uncertainty and a desire to reclaim his own creative direction. His background producing viral videos at BuzzFeed has continued to inform his approach to digital storytelling and strategic content creation. In 2025, Evans joined Shorthand Studios, the digital production and distribution arm of Underscore Talent, as Vice President of Creative Strategy, where he leads social media management and content strategy for celebrities, athletes, and creators. Underscore Talent described him as bringing "an incredible blend of creative instinct and industry experience," noting his deep understanding of internet culture and ability to translate it into effective strategies for public personalities building modern digital brands. Evans stated that social media has evolved into "the main stage" and expressed excitement about helping public figures "tell stories that actually connect" to create meaningful impact. Evans is co-founder and creative director of Create.Repeat, a multifaceted platform that includes a Substack newsletter, podcast, and creative studio dedicated to providing inspiration, reflective prompts, and practical tools for artists and creators to sustain long-term practice amid challenges like burnout, self-doubt, and creative blocks. Launched in November 2022 as a personal project following his most recent layoff, it grew into a community resource emphasizing artistic sustainability, consistency, and authenticity in the creative process. Evans has described himself as a "recovering content creator" on a mission to help artists reconnect with their work and with themselves, offering guidance to get unstuck, silence inner critics, and build unstoppable momentum through daily practice. He expanded this work with the 2025 book Create Repeat: A powerful guide for artists, writers and creators — how to get unstuck, stay inspired and build unstoppable momentum, co-authored with Morgan Evans, which serves as a companion featuring essays, prompts, and exercises to navigate the emotional ups and downs of creativity. Evans has discussed his creative philosophy and process in public appearances, including a 2025 episode of the podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler, where he joined host Amy Poehler and guest Quinta Brunson alongside other panelists.

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