Ashli Dotson is an American philanthropist, entrepreneur and lifestyle creator best known as the wife of Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans.
Beyond her relationship with the NFL star, she has built a public profile through charitable work, family initiatives and community programmes focused on supporting women, children and underserved families.
She and Evans founded the Mike Evans Family Foundation, an organisation that has become one of the couple’s most significant projects away from football.
The foundation provides scholarships, hosts youth football camps and supports survivors of domestic violence across Texas and Florida.
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Ashli Dotson Biography
She was born on December 17, 1993, in Houston, Texas. Ashli Dotson was raised in Texas alongside her brother, Justin Dotson, in a close family environment that remained important throughout her childhood. Her parents are Brandi Dotson and Orlando Pierce.
Dotson has occasionally shared family moments publicly, but she has generally chosen to keep much of her personal life private despite the attention that followed her marriage to Mike Evans.
Her upbringing in Texas played a major role in shaping both her education and later relationship with Evans.
After completing school, she attended Blinn College before transferring to Texas A&M University, where she completed her studies.
It was during her time at Texas A&M that her life changed significantly after meeting Mike Evans, who was starring for the Aggies football programme before entering the NFL Draft.
Career
Ashli Dotson has largely focused her professional life on philanthropy, family initiatives and digital lifestyle content rather than pursuing a traditional public career in entertainment or broadcasting.
She previously launched the lifestyle platform All About Ashli, where she shared personal experiences, family life, fashion, beauty and motivational content.
The platform reflected her interest in encouraging women to pursue confidence, healthy lifestyles and personal development.
As Mike Evans’ NFL career progressed, Dotson increasingly shifted her attention toward charitable work.
Her most significant professional contribution has been helping establish and oversee the Mike Evans Family Foundation, which launched in 2017.
The organisation focuses on several community programmes, including:
- Supporting survivors of domestic violence.
- Awarding educational scholarships.
- Hosting annual youth football camps.
- Providing school supplies and holiday assistance.
- Organising community outreach events throughout Texas and Florida.
The foundation has partnered with schools, local organisations and community groups while expanding its work beyond football.
Dotson frequently participates in fundraising events alongside Evans and has become one of the public faces of the foundation’s charitable initiatives.
Mike Evans’ Wife
Ashli Dotson and Mike Evans met while both attended Texas A&M University. Their relationship developed before Evans entered the NFL, allowing the couple to experience both college life and the transition to professional football together.
After dating for approximately one year, Evans proposed in December 2015. The couple married on February 13, 2016, in Houston, Texas, surrounded by family and friends.
Their marriage has continued throughout Evans’ entire NFL career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including his Super Bowl victory in the 2020 season.
Dotson has regularly attended Buccaneers games and major NFL events while supporting Evans throughout his career.
Together they have also become known for their charitable work, often placing community projects alongside football as one of their shared priorities.
Children
Ashli Dotson and Mike Evans have two children together. Their eldest daughter is Ariah Lynn Evans, who was born before the couple married.
Their second child, Amari Thomas Evans, was born after their wedding. Evans also has an older daughter, Mackenzie Evans, from a previous relationship.
Dotson has embraced her role within the blended family, and Evans has frequently spoken about the importance of spending time with all of his children despite the demands of an NFL schedule.
The family largely keeps their children away from excessive public attention while occasionally sharing photographs during birthdays, holidays, and major football milestones.