Evan Royster
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Running Back Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | Rec TDs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WAS | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | WAS | 15 | 23 | 88 | 2 | 15 | 23 | 109 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| 2011 | WAS | 6 | 56 | 328 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
Career Summary
Evan Royster was a Penn State running back who played for Washington from 2011 through 2013.
Evan Royster entered the NFL as Washington's sixth-round selection in 2011 after a record-setting Penn State career. Washington's all-time roster lists him as a running back from 2011 through 2013.
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Early Life
Royster was born in Fairfax, Virginia.
Penn State listed Royster's birthplace as Fairfax, Virginia.
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College Career
Royster became Penn State's all-time leading rusher.
NFL draft materials identified Royster as Penn State's all-time leading rusher. His Penn State biography also documents his productive 2007 and 2008 seasons.
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Path to the NFL
Washington selected Royster in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
Washington selected Royster, listed as a Penn State running back, with the 177th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Royster played three seasons for Washington.
Royster began his rookie season on Washington's practice squad before earning a promotion to the active roster in November 2011. Washington's all-time roster lists his tenure as 2011 through 2013.
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Career Accomplishments
Royster produced efficiently as a Washington rookie.
Washington's 2011 team statistics credited Royster with 328 rushing yards on 56 carries, a 5.9-yard average.
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Playing Style
Royster's documented rookie production reflected efficient rushing work.
Washington's 2011 statistics listed Royster at 5.9 yards per carry over 56 attempts. The club credited his practice performance, pass protection and running against its first-string defense when promoting him from the practice squad.
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Legacy
Royster is part of Penn State's record book as its all-time leading rusher.
Royster's Penn State rushing record was noted in official NFL draft materials.
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23215, 00-0028115, 1987-11-26, Evan Royster, Evan, Royster
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