The drafting of former Texas A&M Aggies wideout Mike Evans pretty much sums up Tampa Bay Buccaneers general manager Jason Licht's time with the team.
Evans was Licht's first-ever draft pick, and things have worked out well for both ever since.
Evans will turn 32 years old in August, just before the 2025 season begins, as he enters the final season of his two-year, $41 million deal.
The former Aggie made NFL history last season, as Ryan Smith of Pro Football Focus wrote, indicating that his age hasn't held him back.
"Evans made history last season, tying Jerry Rice for the most consecutive seasons topping 1,000 receiving yards (11) despite missing time with a hamstring injury," Smith wrote. "He was elite in Tampa Bay’s wild-card playoff loss to the Commanders (91.8 overall grade), dominating longtime rival Marshon Lattimore.
"He caught all six targets thrown his way in the matchup for 84 yards and a touchdown while also drawing a defensive pass interference penalty."
Evans will enter his 12th season in the league and shows no signs of slowing down.
He'll be due for another payday after next year, at the age of 32. During his age-30 season in 2023, Evans led the league with 13 touchdown receptions.
He'll have former Ohio State Buckeyes standout pass catcher Emeka Egbuka alongside in 2024, along with second-year receiver Jalen McMillan, as that pair represents the future of the Bucs.
But don't kick Evans to the rocking chair of retirement just yet. It still looks like he's got a lot of football left in him.
But don't tell Father Time.