Charlie Evans (American football)

Jack Charles Evans (January 10, 1948 – November 5, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played professionally for the New York Giants and Washington Redskins.

Charlie Evans

Evans, Charlie 1967
No. 31
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1948-01-10)January 10, 1948 Gardena, California, U.S.
Died:	November 5, 2024(2024-11-05) (aged 76) Longview, Texas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:	Gardena (CA)
College:	Utah Southern California
NFL draft:	1971: 14th round, 356th pick
Career history
New York Giants (1971–1973) Washington Redskins (1974)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing att-yards: 205-644 Receptions-yards: 54-470 Touchdowns: 13 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Biography

Evans was born in Gardena, California, and graduated from Gardena High School.^[1] He played college football at the University of Utah and the University of Southern California.^[2]

He was drafted by the New York Giants in the 14th round (356th overall) of the 1971 NFL draft,^[3] and played four seasons in the NFL.^[4]

Evans died at his home in Longview, Texas on November 5, 2024, at the age of 76.^[5] He leaves behind a daughter, son, and three grandchildren.

His brain was donated to Boston University CTE Center to assist in further medical research of CTE.