Darren Evans
Darren Evans is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Early life
Evans attended Warren [Central High School (Indiana)|Warren Central High School] in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a sophomore, he had 309 attempts for 2,248 yards and 27 touchdowns. As a senior, he was awarded Indiana's Mr. Football Award in 2006 with 288 attempts 2731 yards and 61 touchdowns.College career
2008 season
On November 6, 2008, Evans broke Mike Imoh's school single-game rushing record, rushing for 253 yards against 2008 [Maryland Terrapins football team|Maryland]. Evans is also the only player in school history to rush for a touchdown during each of his first six games.Evans was named most valuable player in the 2009 Orange Bowl after gaining 153 yards on 28 carries, and scoring a game-clinching touchdown.
In 2009 summer practice, Evans tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, which forced him to miss the 2009 [Virginia Tech Hokies football team|2009 season].