Darrynton Evans | RB | Appalachian State
Elevator Pitch
Evans wasn’t a highly touted running back coming out of high school, he was listed as a two-star prospect. After having minimal impact during his freshman season where he only carried it 48 times, Evans exploded onto the scene in the 2018-2019 seasons. In his final game, Evans rushed for an obscene 8.3 yards per carry on 19 attempts in the R+L Carriers Bowl against University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Vitals
Height | 5-10
Weight | 203
Class | Redshirt Junior
Strengths
Evans is a runner who had a high number of carriers (482) and just two fumbles during that time. Only once did he lose a fumble. Protecting the football is the quickest ways to find a way onto the field. He runs with the ball high and tight with the ball in the appropriate hand. Won’t kill you with bad decisions with ball security which will keep him out of the dog house.
The name of his game is speed. Evans has been rumored to have sub 4.4 speed, as low as 4.37 in the 40-yard dash. He can outrun defenses in a hurry. The speed is evident with his breakaway runs and on kickoff returns. Returned three kicks for touchdown with one being for 100 yards. Get the ball in his hands and let his athleticism take over. He will destroy any angles that defenders take.
He is also very good in the passing game as both a blocker and receiver. He can help out or chip on blocks and leak out. Once he gets the ball in his hands, he can make a defender miss with his quickness. Does a good job of tracking the ball in the air. Soft hands as a receiver.
Weaknesses
At times he will slow down when getting upfield and will brace for contact. At those times, he should use his athleticism to try and make the defender miss. Not big on broken tackles, he does better to create a miss with start and stop. Will need to improve on recognition, such as seeing cutback lanes.
Not a back you want taking on blitzers one on one. Doesn’t have the necessary power to take on defenders without losing ground. Power isn’t the name of his game. Inside running could be a problem if the lanes aren’t clean. Contact balance is iffy.
Projection: Day 3
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