Personal
 Bryan Heath Evans was born the son of Bryan and Candy Evans on December 30, 1978 in West Palm Beach, Fla. ... Was a two-time all-state pick as a tailback at The King's Academy in West Palm Beach, where he also lettered in basketball ... Led the state of Florida in scoring as a senior, totaling 32 touchdowns (27 rushing, 5 receiving) ... Also played linebacker in high school ... Heath and his wife Bethann have a daughter, Ava.
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Career Transactions
Heath Evans was signed by the New England Patriots as a veteran free agent on November 1, 2005 ... Originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round (82nd overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft ... Re-signed by the Seahawks (04/07/04) ... Signed by the Miami Dolphins as an unrestricted free agent (03/17/05) ... Released by the Miami Dolphins (10/25/05).
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Career Statistics
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| Regular Season |
Rushing |
Recieving |
| Year |
Team |
G/S |
No |
Yds |
Avg |
Lg |
TD |
No |
Yds |
Avg |
Lg |
TD |
| 2001 |
Seattle |
16/0 |
2 |
11 |
5.5 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2002 |
Seattle |
16/1 |
17 |
53 |
3.1 |
8 |
0 |
8 |
41 |
5.1 |
13 |
0 |
| 2003 |
Seattle |
14/0 |
7 |
24 |
3.4 |
8 |
0 |
2 |
34 |
17 |
20 |
0 |
| 2004 |
Seattle |
15/0 |
7 |
20 |
2.9 |
7 |
0 |
2 |
12 |
6 |
9 |
0 |
| 2005 |
Miami |
6/2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
17 |
4.3 |
5 |
0 |
| 2005 |
New England |
6/1 |
51 |
192 |
3.8 |
21 |
0 |
10 |
88 |
8.8 |
19 |
0 |
| 2006 |
New England |
16/3 |
27 |
117 |
4.3 |
35 |
0 |
7 |
34 |
4.9 |
11 |
1 |
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| Totals |
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89/7 |
112 |
417 |
3.72 |
35 |
0 |
33 |
327 |
9.9 |
31 |
1 |
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Career Highlights
Career GP/GS (Playoffs): 89/7 (6/0)
- While filling in as the lead rusher for the Patriots in 2005, Evans recorded 158 rushing yards on 33 carries (4.8 avg) over a two game span (11/13-11/20).
- In 2005, Evans split time with the Dolphins and Patriots and set career highs with 52 carries for 192 yards and 14 receptions for 105 yards.
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2006 Season
2006 (16/3/0/0): Led the team in rushing yards once in 2006 (at MIN) ... Scored his first career touchdown on a 1-yard reception from Tom Brady in the Patriots' 20-10 victory over Miami (10/08/06).
Buffalo (9/10): Played in a reserve role at fullback and on special teams coverage units in the Patriots' 19-17 victory over the Bills. at N.Y. Jets (9/17): Saw action in a reserve role at fullback and on special teams in the Patriots' 24-17 win over the N.Y. Jets. Denver (9/24): Started at fullback as the Patriots began the game in a run formation ... Rumbled for a 3-yard gain on a third-and-one carry in the second quarter. at Cincinnati (10/1): Played in a reserve role at fullback and rushed five times for 12 yards ... Provided a nice lead block on Laurence Maroney's first touchdown run in the first quarter. vs. Miami (10/8): Played in a reserve role at fullback ... Caught two passes for 11 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 20-10 win over the Dolphins ... Lined up at wide receiver and caught a 10-yard pass for a first down in the first quarter ... Registered his first career touchdown on a 1-yard pass from Tom Brady, giving the Patriots a 20- 10 advantage with 9:47 remaining in the final stanza. at Buffalo (10/22): Started at fullback in the Patriots' 28-6 road victory over the Bills. at Minnesota (10/30): Played in a reserve role at fullback and led the team with 35 rushing yards in the Patriots' commanding 31-7 road win against the Vikings ... Rumbled for 35 yards on a rush up the middle in the fourth quarter. Indianapolis (11/5): Started at fullback ... Supplied the lead block on Corey Dillon's 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. vs. N.Y. Jets (11/12): Played in a reserve role at fullback and rushed the ball twice for eight yards ... Gained seven yards and a first down on a third-and-one rush in the first quarter ... Picked up the first down with a 1-yard plunge on a fourth-and-one rush in the second quarter. at Green Bay (11/19): Saw action in a reserve role at fullback and rushed the ball once for four yards in the Patriots' 35-0 road victory over the Packers ... Converted a fourth-and-one with a 4-yard rush up the middle during the Patriots' second touchdown drive. vs. Chicago (11/26): Played in a reserve role at fullback and rushed three times for eight yards in the Patriots' 17-13 victory over the Bears. vs. Detroit (12/3): Played in a reserve role at fullback in the Patriots' 28-21 comeback victory over the Lions ... Provided the lead block on two of Corey Dillon's touchdown runs ... Saved a potential Lions touchdown by jumping on a Tom Brady fumble in the end zone that resulted in a safety. at Miami (12/10): Saw action in a reserve role at running back ... Rushed the ball once for four yards ... Grabbed one reception for four yards. vs. Houston (12/17): Played in a reserve role at fullback in the Patriots' commanding 40-7 victory over the Texans ... Rushed the ball eight times for 24 yards in the win ... Extended a Patriots scoring drive with a 3-yard run on third-and-one late in the third quarter ... Collected a special teams tackle on coverage units. at Jacksonville (12/24): Played in a reserve role at fullback in the Patriots' 24-21 divisionclinching win over the Jaguars ... Provided the lead block on Corey Dillon's 1-yard touchdown plunge with 1:17 remaining in the second quarter ... Supplied a key block in the secondary, opening up running room for Laurence Maroney during his 27-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. at Tennessee (12/31): Played in a reserve role at fullback ... Rushed the ball once for 14 yards and grabbed two passes for 14 yards in the Patriots' 40-23 victory over the Titans ... Set up the Patriots' first field goal with an 11-yard reception in the first quarter.
2006 Postseason (3/0/0/0): vs. N.Y. Jets (1/7): Played in a reserve role at fullback in the Patriots' 37-16 AFC Wild Card victory over the N.Y. Jets ... Rushed the ball once for no gain ... Collected two special teams tackles on coverage units ... Teamed with Eric Alexander to stonewall Justin Miller at his own 13- yard line on a third-quarter kickoff return. at San Diego (1/14): Saw action in a reserve role at fullback and on special teams coverage units in the Patriots' 24-21 AFC Divisional playoff victory over the Chargers ... Tied for the team lead with three special teams stops. at Indianapolis (1/21): Saw significant action in a reserve role at running back, especially on passing downs in the second half ... Snared four receptions for 33 yards ... Rushed the ball once for four yards ... Posted a solo special teams tackle on coverage units.
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2005 Season
2005 (12/4/0/3): Signed as a free agent on Nov. 1, 2005 … Played in six games, including two starts at fullback with the Miami Dolphins before joining the Patriots … Collected a career-high 84 rushing yards on 17 carries against Miami (11/13/05).
Indianapolis (11/7): Saw action on special teams coverage units. at Miami (11/13): Led the team with 84 rushing yards on 17 carries in the Patriots’ 23-16 road victory over the Dolphins … Caught three passes for 18 yards out of the backfield … Rumbled for 21 yards on a rush up the middle on the second play from scrimmage in the first quarter … Collected a 14-yard jaunt off left tackle on the last play of the first quarter … Kickstarted the Patriots’ first scoring drive with a 14- yard rush late in the second quarter … Extended the Patriots’ first touchdown drive with a 3-yard rush on third-and-three in the third quarter … Gave the Patriots a 23-16 lead with a two-point conversion run in the fourth quarter. New Orleans (11/20): Led the team with 74 rushing yards on 16 carries in the Patriots’ 24-17 win over the Saints … Caught two passes for 36 yards out of the backfield … Rumbled for 20 yards on a rush up the middle late in the second quarter. at Kansas City (11/27): Started at running back and rushed the ball six times for 11 yards … Grabbed three receptions for 25 yards … Notched a special teams tackle on coverage units. N.Y. Jets (12/4): Inactive. at Buffalo (12/11): Inactive. Tampa Bay (12/17): Inactive. at N.Y. Jets (12/26): Rushed the ball six times for 16 yards in the Patriots’ 31-21 victory over the Jets … Rumbled for nine yards on a third-and-four play late in the fourth quarter. Miami (1/1): Rushed six times for seven yards … Caught two passes for 24 yards … Extended the Patriots’ first touchdown drive with a 1-yard rumble on fourth-and-1 in the first quarter.
2005 Postseason (1/0/0/1): Jacksonville (1/7): Inactive. at Denver (1/14): Played in a reserve role at fullback and hauled in one reception for three yards.
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2004 Season
2004 Season: Played in 15 games, all in a reserve role ... Rushed for 20 yards on seven attempts and caught two passes for 12 yards ... Tied for sixth on the squad with eight special teams tackles ... Also fielded three kickoffs for a 17.0-yard average with a long of 21.
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2003 Season
2003: Saw action in 14 games predominately on special teams. Also saw time at fullback and limited action at running back. Was inactive (stinger) versus Pittsburgh (11/2) and did not play the following week at Washington (11/9). Totaled 24 yards on seven carries and 34 yards on two receptions.
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2002 Season
2002: Started one game at fullback (at Arizona 11/10), first of career, and saw action in all 16 games and 13 in the backfield. A fullback, Evans also saw limited action at running back. Had 17 carries for 53 yards and eight receptions for 41 on the season. A regular on most special teams units, he totaled one tackle and returned six kickoffs for 84 yards (14.0 avg.).
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2001 Season
2001: Played in all 16 games, predominately on special teams totaling five tackles. Saw action at fullback in three games versus San Diego (12/2), Dallas (12/16) and Kansas City (1/6/02) and had two rushes for 11 yards. Returned three kickoffs for 40 yards. Had a 49-yard kickoff return at Buffalo (11/18) called back due to a holding call.
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College
Was a three-year letterman at Auburn (1998-2000), playing in 28 games and starting 16 ... Was used as a lead blocker and rushed for 629 yards and six touchdowns on 149 carries ... Caught 30 passes for 354 yards and a touchdown ... Led team in rushing as a sophomore with 330 yards on 93 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
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Extra Points
- As a senior at Auburn University in 2000, Heath opened holes for running back Rudi Johnson, who is now a Pro Bowler for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- Heath was the first fullback selected in the 2001 NFL Draft, going to the Seattle Seahawks with the 20th pick of the third round.
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