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ABOUT JAHRI EVANS
Jahri Evans (born August 22 , 1983 ) is an American football offensive guard, who currently plays for the National Football League 's New Orleans Saints . He was drafted in the fourth round, pick 108 of the 2006 NFL Draft . Evans played college football for the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania . He started all games at guard his rookie year. He graduated in 2001 from Frankford High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Evans nailed down a starting spot at right guard in training camp, as the aggressive young lineman turned heads upon his arrival with his maturity, work ethic and physical play. He became a fixture in the lineup and opened all 16 regular-season games and both playoff contests. A left tackle in college, Evans immediately took over at right guard and made a seamless transition despite his inexperience. In a season where Saints’ rookies made headlines on a weekly basis with their outstanding play, Evans was the lone first-year player to start all 16 games, and his blocking was part of an offensive line that paved the way for the club’s No. 1-ranked offense to average 391.5 yards per contest. Polished in pass protection and rugged when opening holes for the rushing attack, Evans is expected to be part of the foundation of the unit for years to come.
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CAREER TRANSACTIONS – Signed to a three-year contract, 7/25/06; Selected in the fourth round (108th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.
HONORS – 2006: Pro Football Weekly /PFWA All-Rookie, Dallas Morning News All-Rookie.
COLLEGE
Finalist for the Division II Gene Upshaw Offensive Player of the Year Award in each of his final two seasons. In 2005, graded over 85 percent for blocking consistency and notched 109 knockdowns. As a junior, registered 88 knockdowns with 10-touchdown resulting blocks for an offense that generated 4,187 total yards in 10 games.
Related Links:
NFL Player Page, http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/1107211
Official Site of New Orleans Saints, www.neworleanssaints.com
Official Site of Bloomburg Univ Athletics, www.buhuskies.com
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