Running Back Tiyon Evans
BIO
Tiyon Evans
Hutchinson C.C.
Running Back
5-11, 215 pounds
Tennessee History
Offered January 31, 2020
Committed November 21st, 2020
Signed December 16th, 2020
Fit
A do-it-all running back that Tennessee will expect to play from day one. Has special-teams value and is an excellent pass-catcher out of the backfield. Low center of gravity allows him to bounce off tacklers but possesses breakaway speed at the second level.
VR2 on SI Signing Day Assessment
Impact Assessment
Tennessee's running back room lost nearly all of its production with the departure of Eric Gray and Ty Chandler, meaning the Vols are essentially starting fresh at the position. Tiyon Evans is undeniably the most gifted back in the room, and he would have played even if both remained in Knoxville. Given Tennessee's new system, he seems poised to make an immediate impact in Knoxville.
