Darren Evans

Though teammate Ryan Williams got most of the attention, Evans actually led Virginia Tech in rushing two of his three years playing at Virginia Tech (he redshirted in 2007). Evans looked like a future high-round selection as a redshirt freshman in 2008, gaining 1,265 yards and scoring 11 touchdowns despite starting only nine games, but hasn't yet regained the burst he once had since suffering a torn ACL in his left knee in the 2009 preseason. Evans hits the hole hard and has some power to his game, making him a potential late-round sleeper for a zone-blocking team needing a downhill runner.

positives

Good burst to the hole. Squares his shoulders and hits the hole with a full head of steam. Protects the ball with both hands when in traffic. Physical runner who shows the ability to lower his shoulder into defenders and gain yardage after initial contact. Cognizant pass blocker. Willing to take on the defender, showing good toughness, technique to sink his hips upon contact and anchor.

negatives

One-speed runner. Doesn't have the burst to beat the inside linebacker to the edge or the speed to pull away in the open field. Only adequate lateral agility and balance overall. Only average hands and body control as a receiver.

2008: Suffered a season-ending torn ACL in his left knee during the preseason.

The 2006 EA SPORTS National Player of the Year

A PARADE All-American as a running back for Coach Steve Tutsie

An All-America and All-Midwest Region selection by PrepStar

As a senior, rushed for 2,806 yards and a state record 61 touchdowns, the No. 4 total in U.S. prep football history

Voted The Indianapolis Star Indiana Mr. Football his final year, earning 94 percent of the votes cast by coaches and media across the state

As a junior, rushed for 2,148 yards and 39 touchdowns en route to earning all-state honors

Earned Player of the Year honors as a sophomore after rushing for over 2,000 yards

Rushed for 7,220 yards and 127 touchdowns for his career, leading his team to four Class 5A state championships

Had 40 runs of 50 or more yards in his career

Rated the No. 2 player in the state of Indiana and the No. 27 running back in the country by Scout

Listed as the No. 26 running back in the country and the No. 2 player in the state of Indiana by Rivals

Listed as the No. 41 overall player on the Midwest 130 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin) by SuperPrep

A member of the SuperPrep Midwest Team.

Darren Evans

Born 11/9/88 in Indianapolis, IN

Son of Darren and Shirley Evans.