Arkansas-Pine Bluff's star left tackle Mark Evans II has officially accepted an invitation to play in the HBCU Legacy Bowl.
"It's an honor and nothing short of a blessing to receive the invitation and play in an event dedicated for HBCUs," Evans told HBCU Legends. "I look forward to competing against other top-tier HBCU competitors and making the most of this once in a lifetime opportunity."
Evans, 6-4 and 295 pounds, fits the mold of former NFL left tackles Terron Armstead (UAPB alum) and Willie Roaf. Oddly enough, both had long careers playing for the New Orleans Saints. He completed his undergraduate degree and is enrolled in graduate studies at Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
This summer, the Pro Football Hall of Famer Willie Roaf presented Evans with the 'Willie Roaf Award in Little Rock for being the top college lineman in Arkansas.
The Houston native was one of the first HBCU athletes to sign a major NIL deal when he became a member of the "2021 Denny's All-Pancaker" team.
The stalwart offensive lineman has been considered an NFL prospect since his sophomore season. Evans has been an All-SWAC football athlete for two-consecutive seasons.
SWAC, MEAC, CIAA, SIAC, and other black college football players will be invited
The 2nd HBCU Legacy Bowl will be held at Yulman Stadium in New Orleans, LA on Feb. 25, 2023.
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