| Born: | September 1, 1976 Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Cornerback |
| College | Howard University |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2001–2002 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2003 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2004 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 2005–2006 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Omar Evans (born September 1, 1976, in Silver Spring, Maryland) is a former Canadian Football League defensive back who has played for the Montreal Alouettes, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Calgary Stampeders, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Evans was among the CFL's top defensive players in 2005. He had 5 interceptions which led the Blue Bombers and returned two of those picks for touchdowns.
Evans attended Howard University and was a letterman in football. As a senior, he was won All-MEAC first team honors and was selected as Howard's Defensive Player of the Year, and finished his senior season with 25 tackles, and a team-leading five interceptions.
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