Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2013
- Class:
- 1954
Evans was a two-year letterman (1953-54) for the gridiron Bulldogs. A fullback by trade, Evans earned the prestigious Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the best blocker in the Southeastern Conference in 1954. He was believed by many to be the best blocker in the entire country that season, when he played for first-year MSU coach Darrell Royal. The Perkinston, Miss., native, opened holes for notable MSU greats such as Jackie Parker, Art Davis and Bobby Collins.
But Evans' abilities did not stop with blocking. He led Mississippi State in rushing during his junior season of 1953, amassing 549 yards on 109 carries (a 5.0 yards-per-carry average) and scored two touchdowns. That season, he led State in rushing in three contests, including Kentucky, LSU and a team-best, 129-yard output against Tulane. He also led State on the ground against rival Ole Miss a year later.
Evans was named honorable mention All-SEC both of his seasons as a Bulldog and was chosen to participate in the Senior Bowl in 1954. Over his two-year career, his efforts blocking and running guided MSU to two winning seasons, including victories over Tennessee, Alabama and LSU (twice).
