Frederick Evans
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| Frederick Evans | |
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| Date of birth | November 6, 1983 (age 23) |
| Place of birth |  Chicago, Illinois |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight | 305 lb (139 kg) |
| Position(s) | Defensive Tackle |
| College | Texas State University |
| NFL Draft | 2006 / Round 7 / Pick 212 |
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| 2006-present | Miami Dolphins |
Frederick H. Evans (born November 6, 1983 in Chicago, Illinois) is an American football defensive tackle who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He played collegiate at Texas State.
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[edit] High school career
Evans was a two-way starting lineman Morgan Park High School, which is generally recognized as one of the top five high schools in the Chicago Public School system.
[edit] College career
[edit] College of Dupage
Evans played two seasons for the Chaparrals and Coach Bobby Bennett at College of Dupage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. He earned Second-Team All-North Central Community College Conference (N4C) honors as well as All-Region IV at the school known as the Midwest's largest single campus community college. He played on the offensive line as a sophomore after being moved from defensive line where he played his rookie year.
[edit] Texas State
At Texas State in 2004, Evans was moved back to the defensive line during the first week of spring practices. He registered 33 total tackles for the Bobcats, including 17.5 for losses to account for -61 yards. He had 26 solo stops and 14 assists in his first season for the Bobcats and led the team with 6.5 quarterback sacks for 35 lost yards. He also had a pass breakup and officially was credited with five quarterback hurries. He forced a fumble in the Bobcats' game against Division I-A Florida Atlantic. He was credited with at least a share of a quarterback sack in each of Texas State's first three games. He registered 4.5 tackles, including four solo hits, in the Bobcats' game at Baylor and had two tackles for loss against the Big 12 Conference school, including a quarterback sack and was credited with a quarterback hurry.
As a senior in 2005, Evans earned a First-Team All-Southland Conference selection for the second straight year. He registered 55 total tackles, 24 solo stops and 31 assists during the year. He led the Southland Conference with five quarterback sacks for 35 lost yards and 18 tackles for 72 lost yards. He had at least one tackle for loss in the Bobcats' first five games. He participated in the Hula Bowl after the season.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] 2006
Evans was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round (212th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft and signed a four-year contract on July 26, 2006. He had a fairly impressive preseason as a rookie, but was active for only one of the 16 regular season contests. He made his NFL debut in the season finale against the Indianapolis Colts on December 31 and had two tackles.
[edit] 2007
Evans was previously considered a favorite to win the starting nose tackle job for the Dolphins in 2007, but that changed upon the re-signing of veteran Keith Traylor. Evans is still viewed as a good prospect and should challenge for playing time during his sophomore campaign.
[edit] Trivia
- Known to most Bobcat fans only as "Big Fred."
- Is a cousin of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Gary Matthews Jr.
- Was a high school teammate of New England Patriots linebacker Corey Mays.
