Darren Evans Explained

Darren Evans
Number:32, 36
Position:Running back
Birth Date:9 November 1988
Birth Place:Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:227
High School:Warren Central
(Indianapolis, Indiana)
College:Virginia Tech
Undraftedyear:2011
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-ACC (2008)
Pfr:EvanDa00

Darren Evans (born November 9, 1988) is a former American football running back. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at Virginia Tech.

Early life

Evans attended Warren Central High School in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a sophomore, he had 309 attempts for 2,248 yards and 27 touchdowns.[1] As a senior, he was awarded Indiana's Mr. Football Award in 2006 (an honor given to the top high school football player in the state of Indiana) with 288 attempts 2731 yards and 61 touchdowns.

College career

2008 season

On November 6, 2008, Evans broke Mike Imoh's school single-game rushing record, rushing for 253 yards against Maryland.[2] Evans is also the only player in school history to rush for a touchdown during each of his first six games.[3]

Evans was named most valuable player in the 2009 Orange Bowl after gaining 153 yards on 28 carries, and scoring a game-clinching touchdown.[4]

In 2009 summer practice, Evans tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, which forced him to miss the 2009 season.[5]

College statistics

Year Team Att Yards Average TDs Receptions Yards TDs
2007 Redshirt
2008 Virginia Tech 287 1,265 4.4 11 17 117 0
2009 Virginia Tech Injured
2010 Virginia Tech 151 854 5.7 11 9 100 0
College Totals 438 2,119 4.8 22 26 217 0

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Evans was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent following the 2011 NFL draft on July 26, 2011. Evans was released on September 20 but added to the practice squad on the 22nd. Evans was re-signed to the active roster on October 15, 2011. He was released by Indianapolis on August 31, 2012.

Tennessee Titans

Evans was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad September 3, 2012. He was released on April 19, 2013.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Darren Evans-Football Recruiting. Rivals. 2009-04-23.
  2. Web site: Evans' record night sparks Hokies. 2008-11-06. 2008-11-07. Slater. Darryl. Richmond Times-Dispatch.
  3. Web site: Game plan for fatherhood. 2008-10-17. 2008-11-07. Richmond Times-Dispatch. Slater. Darryl.
  4. News: Evans Exceeds Expectations. Shapiro. Leonard . January 2, 2009. Washington Post. 2009-01-02.
  5. http://www.hokiesports.com/football/recaps/20090811aaa.html Evans suffers torn ACL in practice; Tailback lost for season
  6. News: NBCSports.com. Titans waive running back Darren Evans. Mike. Wilkening. April 19, 2013. 2014-07-04.