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| Position | Running back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (1988-11-09)November 9, 1988 (age 37) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 232 lb (105 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Warren Central (Indianapolis) |
| College | Virginia Tech |
| NFL draft | 2011: undrafted |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats atPro Football Reference | |
Darren Evans (born November 9, 1988) is an American former professionalfootball player who was arunning back in theNational Football League (NFL). He was signed by theIndianapolis Colts as anundrafted free agent in 2011. He playedcollege football for theVirginia Tech Hokies.
Evans attendedWarren Central High School inIndianapolis,Indiana. As a sophomore, he had 309 attempts for 2,248 yards and 27 touchdowns.[1] As a senior, he was awardedIndiana'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.
On November 6, 2008, Evans brokeMike Imoh's school single-game rushing record, rushing for 253 yards againstMaryland.[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 theanterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, which forced him to miss the2009 season.[5]
| Year | Team | Att | Yards | Average | TDs | Receptions | Yards | TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Virginia Tech | 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 | |
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 227 lb (103 kg) | 31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m) | 9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | 4.62 s | 1.63 s | 2.73 s | 4.46 s | 6.96 s | 35.0 in (0.89 m) | 9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) | 26 reps | |
| All values fromNFL Combine[6][7] | ||||||||||||
Evans was signed by theIndianapolis Colts as anundrafted free agent following the2011 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.[8]
Evans was signed to theTennessee Titans practice squad September 3, 2012. He was released on April 19, 2013.[9]
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by | Virginia Tech single-gamerushing record 2008–present (253 yards) | Succeeded by current |