Randall Evans
| No. -- Free agent | |||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||
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| Date of birth: | December 26, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth: | Miami, Florida | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Miami (FL) Palmetto | ||
| College: | Kansas State | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2015 / Round: 6 / Pick: 196 | ||
| Career history | |||
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Randall Lemont Evans (born December 26, 1991) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) in the 6th round of the 2015 NFL Draft as the 196th overall pick. He played college football at Kansas State.
Early years
Evans lettered all four years at Miami Palmetto High School and helped the Panthers earn a 9–3 record and a state runner-up finish as a junior. He picked off seven passes and recorded 65 tackles as a junior and came back with five interceptions and 50 tackles as a senior. He participated in the inaugural Miami-Dade/Broward Public vs. Private All-Star Game in January 2010.
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
Evans was selected in the 6th round of the 2015 NFL Draft as the 196th overall pick by the Philadelphia Eagles.[1] On Sept. 4, 2015 Evans was cut in the final preseason cuts. On Sept. 6, 2015, Evans was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[2] On January 2, 2016, Evans was promoted to the active roster after the Eagles placed nose tackle Bennie Logan on injured reserve with a calf injury.[3] On August 28, 2016, Evans was waived by the Eagles.[4]
Personal
Evans is the son of Sheldon Evans and Melissa Doctor. Evans graduated from Kansas State University with two bachelor’s degrees; one in sociology with an emphasis in criminology and the other in American ethnic studies.[5]
References
- ↑ Frank, Reuben (May 3, 2015). "Eagles take CBs JaCorey Shepherd & Randall Evans in 6th round". CSN Philly. Retrieved May 3, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Total-Coverage-DB-Randall-Evans-/57f87dfc-0221-4b3c-a73a-3c8f41593c4c
- ↑ "Eagles place Bennie Logan on injured reserve, promote Randall Evans". NJ.com. Retrieved 2016-01-03.
- ↑ "Eagles Get To 75-Player Roster Limit".
- ↑ "Randall Evans Bio" (PDF).