Dwight Evans

Bio

Dwight will see a lot of action at the Ram position and will challenge for starting role...great pass rusher...played as a freshman in 2008, then enjoyed a sensational Spring when he really stepped forward...appears ready to fill a key role.

AT TECH -- (In 2008): Dwight played in 11 games as a true freshman, finishing his rookie year with 19 total tackles...saved his biggest performance for last, notching career-high five tackles (all assists) against Eastern Illinois...had three tackles against both Central Methodist and Murray State...had two tackles-for-loss...forced a crucial fumble in Tech's late-game comeback effort at Austin Peay...one of six true freshmen among the team's Top 20 in total tackles.

HIGH SCHOOL: A team captain, Dwight was a first-team Ohio All-State selection as a senior, posting 85 total tackles, including 65 solo stops, four sacks and one fumble recovery...named first-team All-Southwest Ohio and first-team All-Greater Miami Conference, going on to play in the East/West All-Star game...two-year starter...was a second-team all-conference pick as a junior and honorable mention all-Southwest Ohio when he played defensive end...made 35 tackles and had 3.5 sacks.

PERSONAL: The son of Dwight and Caroline Evans...full name is Dwight Edmond Evans II...birthdate is June 16, 1990...majoring in business management.