Darren Evans
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Career Summary
Darren Evans was an Indianapolis-born running back who starred at Virginia Tech before entering the NFL in 2011.
Evans became a productive Hokies tailback and later appeared in the NFL after initially signing with Indianapolis.
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Early Life
Evans was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Virginia Tech lists Evans' hometown as Indianapolis and identifies him as the son of Darren and Shirley Evans.
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High School
At Warren Central, Evans produced a record-setting rushing career and helped win four Class 5A state championships.
As a senior, Evans rushed for 2,806 yards and an Indiana-record 61 touchdowns. Virginia Tech credits him with 7,220 career rushing yards and 127 touchdowns, alongside Parade All-America and Indiana Mr. Football honors.
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College Career
Evans played 28 games and made 18 starts at Virginia Tech, rushing for 2,119 yards and 22 touchdowns.
After redshirting in 2007, Evans emerged as a tailback for the Hokies. He declared for the 2011 NFL Draft after his redshirt-junior season with one year of eligibility remaining.
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Path to the NFL
Evans declared for the 2011 NFL Draft and later signed with the Indianapolis Colts.
Virginia Tech announced his decision to turn professional in January 2011. Indianapolis' transaction log records his signing that July.
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NFL Career
Evans made his NFL debut with Indianapolis in 2011 and later joined Tennessee.
The Colts reported that Evans made his debut in Week 6 at Cincinnati on special teams. NFL.com lists his career statistics under the running-back player profile.
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Career Accomplishments
Evans earned Parade All-America honors, Indiana Mr. Football recognition and set major Warren Central rushing marks.
His 2,806-yard, 61-touchdown senior season was followed by Indiana Mr. Football honors. Virginia Tech also lists him as the 2006 EA SPORTS National Player of the Year.
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Playing Style
Virginia Tech described Evans as a big, physical tailback who ran with power.
The Hokies' official biography described Evans as tough and powerful through the hole, with useful passing-game skills. Those traits aligned with his high-volume high-school rushing production.
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Legacy
Evans' high-school rushing totals and Warren Central championship run form the best-documented part of his football legacy.
Virginia Tech records Evans' 7,220 rushing yards, 127 touchdowns and four state titles at Warren Central.
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23371, 00-0028645, 1988-11-09, Darren Evans, Darren, Evans
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