Evan Royster

Evan Royster (twitter: @Evan_Royster)

Position: RB
Height: 6-0    Weight: 212 lbs.

Born: November 26, 1987
College: Penn State
Drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 6th round (177th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft.

Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 4 (9473rd overall since 1950)

Other SR Links: College Football at Sports-Reference.com

• 5/22 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Ranking the Redskins Offensive Players by Importance:: After reading a post on Hogs Haven I came up with the idea to rank the Redskins offensive players in order of importance. My...
• 5/20 Fanspeak.com Redskins: 5 Free Agents the Redskins Should Consider: Part II: Part 1 | Part 2 3. Larry Grant- -The Redskins are counting on London Fletcher to give them one more season, but the reality...
• 5/13 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Which Rookie Should Have the Best Season?: Typically a question like this is kind of a formality as it is typically the teams' first round pick, and if it's not...
• 5/3 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Redskins Offensive Position Battles:: Though the Redskins are returning nearly all of their starters and much of the roster that won the NFC East last season they will...

• 4/17 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Roster Construction Offense: The Redskins 90 man offseason roster will really take shape with next weeks draft and undrafted free agent signings. Currently...
• 4/2 Fanspeak.com Redskins: Ranking the Washington Redskins Running backs and Fullbacks: Currently the Washington Redskins have four running backs with experience and a fullback, they will keep at least four backfield...

• 11/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Alfred Morris can't find end zone: Washington Redskins RB Alfred Morris carried 13 times for a game-high 76 yards in Week 9 against the Carolina Panthers. Fellow...[+] RB Evan Royster had four carries for just six yards, but he was able to score a rushing touchdown.

• 10/26 Three Rivers Burgh Blog: Steelers Game Day 7 Preview - vs. Washington Redskins: The Steelers are coming back home for the first time in what seems like forever. They have been on the road for much of the past...
• 10/11 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Evan Royster practices in fullWashington Redskins RB Evan Royster (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 11....[+] Washington Redskins RB Evan Royster (knee) practiced in full Thursday, Oct. 11.
• 10/10 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Evan Royster practices in fullWashington Redskins RB Evan Royster (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 10....[+] Washington Redskins RB Evan Royster (knee) practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 10.
• 10/6 The NFL Injury Report: Redskins Injury Report: Brandon Meriweather, Evan Royster, Pierre Garcon: While the Washington Redskins offense will have most of their injured options available this weekend when they take on...
• 10/5 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Evan Royster listed as questionable: Washington Redskins RB Evan Royster (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 5, and is listed as questionable for Week...[+] 5.

• 9/27 Mastersball.com: FAABulous Free Agents for Week 2: The NFL’s scheduling of Thursday night games every week this season caused all of the high stakes FF leagues and many smaller...
• 9/24 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Evan Royster day-to-dayWashington Redskins RB Evan Royster (knee) is considered day-to-day because of a strained posterior cruciate ligament....[+] Washington Redskins RB Evan Royster (knee) is considered day-to-day because of a strained posterior cruciate ligament.
• 9/23 Stripe Hype: Scouting the Enemy: Q&A with Redskins Blog Riggo’s Rag:       Jeff Johnson of Riggo’s Rag, the official Redskins blog of the Fansided sports network, was kind enough...
• 9/4 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Evan Royster still uncertain if he'll start: Updating a previous report, despite being listed as the top tailback on the Week 1 depth chart released Monday, Sept. 3, RB Evan...[+] Royster is still unsure if he will be the starter against the New Orleans Saints. 'I think they're going to keep us pretty much in the dark until probably the day before the game,' Royster said.
• 9/2 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Mike Shanahan keeping RB starter secret: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan indicated Saturday, Sept. 1, that he has settled on a starting running back for Week...[+] 1, but he is keeping it a secret. He said RBs Roy Helu Jr. and Evan Royster have made 'tremendous progession' in pass protection, so the starter is believed to be one of the two.

• 8/30 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Evan Royster finds end zone: Washington Redskins RB Evan Royster carried 10 times for 44 yards and a touchdown in the preseason finale Wednesday, Aug. 29,...[+] against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also added a pair of receptions for 15 yards.
• 8/16 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Three set to play RB in preseason game: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan announced that RBs Alfred Morris, Tristan Davis and Evan Royster will all get playing...[+] time in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 18, against the Chicago Bears.
• 8/7 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Evan Royster to start Thursday night: Washington Redskins RB Evan Royster will start in Thursday night's preseason game against the Buffalo Bills, according to head...[+] coach Mike Shanahan.

• 7/31 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Evan Royster wants to be No. 1 running back: Washington Redskins RB Evan Royster is trying to take over the team's No. 1 running back duties. To win the starting job, he has...[+] to outperform RBs Roy Helu and Tim Hightower. 'We're all trying to do that. So it's going to be tough,' Royster said. 'You can't tackle him,' head coach Mike Shanahan said about Royster. 'He makes people miss. He knows how to cut and he knows when to cut.' Royster said he feels comfortable in the offense. He did note that the one thing he wants to improve on is his conditioning, as he felt he wasn't as prepared physically as he needed to be last season.

• 6/25 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Evan Royster expected to be situational player: Washington Redskins RB Evan Royster is expected to be a situational player this season because he lacks the speed to be an every...[+] down back.

• 1/1 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Evan Royster effective Week 17Washington Redskins RB Evan Royster rushed for 113 yards on 20 carries against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17....[+] Washington Redskins RB Evan Royster rushed for 113 yards on 20 carries against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 17.

• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Uncertain why Ryan Torain has struggled this year: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan said Monday, Dec. 26, that he doesn't know why RB Ryan Torain has struggled so much...[+] this season, but he added RBs Roy Helu Jr. and Evan Royster have taken advantage of their opportunities more than Torain has.
• 12/27 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | HC praises Evan Royster: Washington Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan praised RB Evan Royster, and he lauded the team's depth at the running back position....[+]

• 11/23 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Evan Royster added to active roster The Washington Redskins have signed RB Evan Royster to the active roster from the practice squad....[+] The Washington Redskins have signed RB Evan Royster to the active roster from the practice squad.
• 11/22 KFFL.com Hot off the Wire: Redskins | Tashard Choice released: The Washington Redskins released RB Tashard Choice Tuesday, Nov. 22, and promoted RB Evan Royster from the practice squad in a...[+] corresponding move.

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