Evans was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and played scholastically at South Mountain High School.
[4][5] Evans was the middle linebacker and a leader of the "Gang Green" defense of the Philadelphia Eagles from 1989 to 1992.
[6] The defense included perennial All-Pros Reggie White, Jerome Brown (until his death in an automobile accident in 1992), Seth Joyner, Clyde Simmons, and Eric Allen, along with bruising safeties Andre Waters and Wes Hopkins.
The Eagles were 7-2 when Evans sustained a career-ending leg injury on November 13, 1994, a victim of the infamous Veterans Stadium turf.
Despite several pro-bowl caliber years, particularly in 1989 when he had 184 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 3 fumble recoveries, Evans never received the same level of personal acclaim as his teammates.