About
Donald is a graduate of Winston-Salem State University {WSSU} and it was proven to be a game changer. He was a part of the football team where he became a 4-Year Standout Football Player/Athlete. After leaving WSSU, Donald embarked upon a successful 8-Year NFL career playing various positions that include: Running Back, Linebacker, Defensive End, Defensive Tackle and Nose Tackle.
Donald played a total of 92 games (including playoffs) during his NFL tenure; starting 84 games which equates to starting 91.3% of games played during his impressive career. Donald played for the Los Angeles Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets.
Donald is an astute businessman; he is the Founder, Chairman, & CEO of Donald Evans Incorporated (A Consulting, Design-Build, Home Remodeling, Demolition, and Abatement Company. A few of his business accolades are:
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NCDOT - BOWD HUB Contractor of the Year
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Hannah Keith Business/Entrepreneur of the Year
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Benny Moore Unsung Heroes Businessman of the Year
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The AME Church Bishop’s Business Award
AWARDS & HONORS
Donald’s personal accomplishments and honors are numerous. they include:
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The naming of the “Donald L. Evans Fitness Center” at his alma mater WSSU
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Organizer and Chair of the WSSU Fundraising Campaign for the William “Bill” Hayes Bronze Statue and the Bill and Carolyn Hayes Scholarship Endowment Fund (www.BillHayes.org).
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Honorary Co-Chair for the NC HBCU Living Legends Scholarship Gala
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Founder, Chairman, & CEO of Ram Athletic Foundation, Inc. and 4th & 1, Inc.
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WSSU Mr. Atlas Contestant Winner
In addition, Donald is a prestigious Hall of Famer of the following organizations:
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WSSU Sports Hall of Fame
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CIAA Sports Hall of Fame
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Athens Drive Sports Hall of Fame
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George Whitfield Baseball Clinic Hall of Fame
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NC HBCU Living Legends Hall of Fame
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RAM Athletic Foundation Hall of Fame
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North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame
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Black College Football Hall of Fame (Finalist)
PHILANTHROPY
Donald is a lifetime member of the WSSU National Alumni Association and also a generous philanthropist. Donald supports numerous benevolent organizations and encourages others to do the same. The following are some of the organizations he supports:
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Various Youth, High School and College Athletic Programs
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Community and Church; Feed the Hungry and Charitable Community Programs
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Bill and Carolyn Hayes Scholarship Endowment
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William G White, Jr Family YMCA Mistletoe Run (For Underprivileged Kids School Shopping)
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NC HBCU Living Legends Scholarship Gala
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End Slavery Now (www.endslaverynow.org)
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United Nations Foundation (www.unfoundation.org)
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Medical Benevolence Foundation (MBF); (www.mbf.org)
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American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org)
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Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org)
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American Heart Association (www.heart.org)
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Restoration Academy (www.restorationacademy.org)
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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (www.aspca.org)
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The V Foundation (www.v.org)
Donald is a man of exceptional integrity and is committed to the spirit of excellence in all of his endeavors. He has a heart of gold and believes in serving and making a viable impact leaving the imprint of God’s Goodness on whatever assignment he is tasked with. At a young age, Donald became a hard worker and a very focused young man whose philosophy has always been:
“Always be the hardest worker.”
Donald attributes his success to his faith in God and his ability to never give up.
