UAPB Football: Evans Named Phil Steele FCS Offensive Lineman Of The Year; First Team All-American
UAPB offensive lineman Mark Evans II was named to his fourth First Team All-SWAC a little over a week ago and has now been honored for his outstanding performance this season as Phil Steele FCS Offensive Lineman of the Year, and First Team All-American. Evans has also been named All-FCS First Team All-American by HERO Sports.
Mark Evans II 521 snaps: 93% overall grade, with only two sacks the entire season. The 6-foot-4, 295-Evans, who’s been compared to former UAPB tackle Terron Armstead (Miami Dolphins), started in 9 out of 11 games this season at the left tackle position for the Golden Lions. Evan, a leader on the line, played a significant role in UAPB running back (Britten) rank (17th FCS /2nd SWAC), averaging 5.0 yards per carry (5th FCS/1st SWAC) in rushing touchdowns with 16. Evans, who got the attention of several NFL scouts and is known for his fundamentals, toughness, athletic ability, and footwork, was recently invited to participate in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl. Evans was also named to the Reeses Senior Bowl Watch List, Walton Payton Award Watch List, Stats Perform FCS All-America Third Team, BoxToRow Preseason HBCU All-America First Team, and East-West Shrine Bowl 1,000 list. He’s also a four-time First Team (SWAC) All-Conference, three-time HBCU Boxtorow All-America, Boxtorow All-America Honoree, HBCU Classic All-American, and Rated top-10 HBCU player by Pro Football Network.
