Jonathan Evans (American football)

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Jonathan Evans
Personal information
Born: (1981-10-10) October 10, 1981 (age 42)
Dallas, Texas
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Duncanville (TX)
College: Baylor
Position: Fullback
Undrafted: 2005
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Jonathan Blake Evans (born October 10, 1981) is a former American football fullback who was a member of the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Baylor.

Evans has also been a member of the San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans and Washington Redskins. He is the son of noted Christian author, speaker, and pastor Dr. Tony Evans.

He serves as chaplain for the Dallas Cowboys and as a motivational speaker, especially to youth. [1]

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References

  1. "Jonathan Evans". Premiere Speakers Bureau. Retrieved July 18, 2014.