Fred Evans
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Career Summary
Fred Evans is a former NFL defensive tackle who appeared in 95 regular-season games.
NFL statistics credit him with 88 tackles, three sacks and five passes defensed.
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Early Life
Evans is from the Morgan Park area of Chicago.
Vikings biographical material lists Morgan Park, Illinois, as his hometown.
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College Career
Evans transferred from College of DuPage to Texas State and became a full-time defensive-line starter.
Vikings material identifies him as a two-time first-team All-Southland selection who played in the Hula Bowl and helped Texas State reach the Division I-AA semifinals.
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Path to the NFL
Miami selected Evans in the seventh round of the 2006 NFL Draft.
Minnesota reported that he was the 207th overall selection before joining the Vikings as a free agent in 2007.
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NFL Career
Evans played one game for Miami and spent seven seasons in Minnesota's defensive-line rotation.
NFL statistics show 94 Vikings appearances from 2007 through 2013, including 16 games in each of 2008, 2011 and 2012.
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Career Accomplishments
Evans recorded a career-best two sacks during the 2012 season.
The Vikings also noted that he started three of 14 games in 2013 and posted a career-best four passes defensed.
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Playing Style
Evans worked primarily as a rotational defensive tackle and run-defense contributor.
He played all 16 games for Minnesota's top-ranked rush defense in 2009 and later filled in for injured starter Pat Williams.
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Legacy
Evans' NFL legacy is built on longevity in Minnesota's defensive-line rotation.
His 94 Vikings contests included postseason starts and sustained contributions on teams known for their front-line depth.
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