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.