It's hard to pick just one player that stood out amongst the plethora of stars that Dustin Evans watched with envy as a child. From Ray Lewis, to Ed Reed, to Chris McCallister, the Ravens defense was a spectacle to behold. In fact, they're the reason that Evans grew up playing as a defensive back. He trained his speed and his hands, but as he matured and began to recognize his potential as more than just a hobby or a dream, he fell naturally into a wide receiver role.
That's when he really focused in on one player. The guy that stood out the most to Evans was, and still is, Anquan Boldin. Lucky for Evans, he's playing today, and he's talented as ever.
When watching Evans play its easy to see the similarities, even in the measurables. They're both six feet tall, both two hundred twenty something pounds, and they're both talented possession receivers.
If there's one player that a receiver could model themselves after, not one person would call it a bad decision if you chose Boldin. It'll be interesting to watch Evans develop over the coming seasons to see how closely his maturity aligns as well.
That's when he really focused in on one player. The guy that stood out the most to Evans was, and still is, Anquan Boldin. Lucky for Evans, he's playing today, and he's talented as ever.
When watching Evans play its easy to see the similarities, even in the measurables. They're both six feet tall, both two hundred twenty something pounds, and they're both talented possession receivers.
If there's one player that a receiver could model themselves after, not one person would call it a bad decision if you chose Boldin. It'll be interesting to watch Evans develop over the coming seasons to see how closely his maturity aligns as well.