| Fred
Evans
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Evans exploiting his opportunities 
See what defensive tackles Fred Evans and Brad Childress had to say about his progress.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 24, 2009 |
DT Fred Evans: Vikings Re-Sign DT
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Apr 6, 2009 |
Evans’ opportunity came at ideal time
Pat Williams' shoulder provided an opportunity for Fred Evans to play more on the defensive line.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 26, 2009 |
Notebook: Playoffs trump chance at NFL first
The Vikings’ run defense has a great chance at league history on Sunday.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 27, 2008 |
Lurtsema’s Reaction: Plugging the hole
Lurtsema believes Fred Evans offers them something that Pat Williams doesn’t.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 21, 2008 |
Evans preparing for first start
Fred Evans says replacing Pat Williams is a tall order, but he portrays plenty of confidence.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 16, 2008 |
A team with or without the Williamses
The backups are taking a team approach that says they believe they can withstand the suspensions.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 3, 2008 |
Without Williams Wall, what now?
The Vikings are left to look toward their reserves and possibly sign some free agents.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Dec 3, 2008 |
Evans ‘available and ready’ if needed
Fred Evans said he will continue to back up Pat Williams, but is ready if a bigger role is needed.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Oct 29, 2008 |
Evans Aiming for Big Offseason
Less than a year after troubled offseason, defensive tackle seems to relish his second opportunity.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jan 16, 2008 |
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Ht: 6-4
Wt: 305
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11/06/1983 |
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| 2009 Scout.com NFL Free Agency
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| Pos: DT |
Pos Rank: #26 |
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How acquired: Signed with the Vikings during training camp in 2007.
Future Contract Status
2007: Was set to play a key role in the Dolphins’ defensive line rotation, but they abruptly severed ties with Evans after legal troubles earlier in 2007. Served a two-game suspension for those incidents while with the Vikings, but ended up playing in 11 games, recording five tackles, two quarterback hurries and a sack.
2006: Played in one game with the Dolphins, recording two tackles and was running with the first-team in preseason workouts until his incident and subsequent release. A seventh-round draft pick from Texas State-San Marcos by the Dolphins.
College: Redshirted at the College of DuPage in 2001. In 2002, he played on the defensive line and then shifted to the offensive line as a sophomore (2003), earning All-Region honors. Transferred to Texas State-San Marcos in 2004, shifting back to defensive tackle, earning first-team All-Southland Conference and Newcomer of the Year honors. Started 10 games for the Bobcats, registering 40 tackles, 6.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles-for-loss (fifth-best total in the NCAA Division 1-AA ranks). Also caused a fumble and deflected one pass. Added All-American honors in 2005 and was again chosen to the All-Southland Conference first team and named Defensive Player of the Year. Collected 55 tackles (24 solos) with five sacks, five pressures and 18 stops behind the line of scrimmage. In 24 games with Texas State, Evans collected 95 tackles with 11.5 sacks, 35.5 TFL and 10 quarterback pressures. Forced two fumbles and deflected one pass.
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