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Omar Evans

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Omar Evans
Date of birth (1976-09-01) September 1, 1976 (age 48)
Place of birthSilver Spring, MD
Career information
Position(s)Cornerback
US collegeHoward University
Career history
As player
2001–2002Saskatchewan Roughriders
2003Montreal Alouettes
2004Calgary Stampeders
2005–2006Winnipeg 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.

Achievements

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.

College years

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.