Fred Evans life and biography

Fred Evans is an American football defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.

GAMES/STARTS
(regular season, playoffs) 2006 (1/0-Mia.), 2007 (11/0), 2008 (16/2, 1/1), 2009 (13/0, 2/0). Total- 41/2, 3/1 (40/2, 3/1-Minn., 1/0-Mia.).
• Notched 1st career sack when he caught Giants QB Eli Manning at NY Giants (11/25/07).
• Stepped into starting lineup in 2008 in the final 2 regular season games and playoff game for injured Pat Williams.

OFF THE FIELD
Majored in exercise and sports science with a minor in business administration at Texas State...Active with Vikings Victory Visits to local hospitals and with EJ Henderson’s Urban Youth Outreach activities...Teammate of Kansas City Chiefs LB Corey Mays at Morgan Park High in Chicago...Cousin is Major League outfielder Gary Matthews...Sister, Aja Evans, won 2008 and 2009 Big Ten titles, earned All-America and set school record in shot put for Illinois.

PRO
Valuable member of the Vikings defensive line rotation...Has excelled in playoff action for the Vikings, notching 10 tackles, 6 QB hurries, 2 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery in 3 career playoff games...Had 6-tackle day vs. Dallas (1/17/10) in Divisional Round playoff game...Replaced injured DT Pat Williams for the final 2 regular season games and Wild Card playoff game...Played in all 16 games in 2008 as a regular in DT rotation...Notched 1st career sack at NY Giants (11/25/07) when he caught eventual Super Bowl XLII MVP Eli Manning...Helped 2007 and 2008 Vikings rank #1 in the NFL against the run..

2009
Saw action in 13 games during the regular season and both playoff games...Had career-high 6 tackles in Divisonal Round playoff game vs. Dallas (1/17/10) along with 5 QB hurries...Tied for team-high with 5 QB hurries in Dallas game...Had 2 tackles at St. Louis and vs. NY Giants (1/3/10) during the regular season.

2008
Started final 2 regular season games and Wild Card Playoff game vs. Philadelpha (1/4/09) in place of injured Pro Bowler Pat Williams...Recovered a fumble in Wild Card game when he pounced on a fumble by Eagles QB Donovan McNabb forced by DE Jared Allen...Played in all 16 games for 1st time in career...Helped Vikings rank #1 in rushing defense for 3rd straight season, the 1st team since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger to accomplish the feat...Part of Vikings defense that did not allow a 100-yard rusher all season.

2007
Played in 11 games as part of the Vikings defensive line rotation...Sacked eventual Super Bowl XLII MVP Eli Manning in game at NY Giants (11/25) during the Vikings upset win...Had career-best 2 tackles vs. Philadelphia (10/28)...Played in opener vs. Atlanta (9/9), his 1st action as a Viking.

2006
Played in 1 game during his rookie season, suiting up for the season finale at Indianapolis (12/31)...Had 2 tackles in his lone appearance of the season...Inactive for the opening 15 games of the season...Entered the NFL as a 7th-round pick by the Dolphins, #207 overall.

COLLEGE

Finished his career with 2 seasons at Texas State where he was a full-time starter...Named Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior...Tabbed as a 1st-Team All-Southland player as a junior and senior...Competed in Hula Bowl all-star game following his senior year...Helped Bobcats advance to NCAA Division I-AA playoffs as a senior, moving to the semifinals...Named Southland Conference Newcomer of the Year in 2004 in his 1st season at Texas State...Transferred to TSU from College of DuPage, a junior college in Glen Ellyn, IL.

Was a 2-way starter on the line at Morgan Park High in Chicago...Played 1 season of varsity high school football as a senior...Excelled at swimming and water polo.

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