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Middle Tennessee adds Mississippi State transfer Deontay Evans
Former Mississippi State defensive back Deontay Evans has landed in Conference USA.
Evans has officially been added to Middle Tennessee’s roster after deciding to leave the Bulldogs in July. Evans, a fifth-year senior, is listed on MTSU’s website as a graduate student and should be immediately eligible to play in 2016 for the Blue Raiders.
Evans played in 39 games (three starts) for MSU over the past three seasons but was unlikely to crack the starting lineup this season. During his time with the Bulldogs, he totaled 86 tackles, five passes defended and one forced fumble.
The 5-foot-10, 207-pound Evans will provide depth for the Blue Raiders at safety. Per the Daily News Journal, Jovante Moffatt and Alex Dale are expected to start.
Middle Tennessee opens its season Sept. 5 at home against Jackson State. The Blue Raiders went 7-6 in 2015.
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