ORANGEBURG, SC—Former South Carolina State offensive lineman Justin Evans has signed a free-agent deal with the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL), the league announced.

The contract is rumored to be for three years but terms were undisclosed.

Evans, a 6' 5" 310, Florence, SC native was a back-to-back All-MEAC performer where he had over 35 starts for the Bulldogs during his career. This past season, he graded a 90% overall and led the team with 14 knockdowns, four pancakes and didn't allow a sack.

Received an invite to play in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl All-Star game, one of the premier postseason all-star games for draft-eligible college football players. Evans caught the eye of Pro Scouts with a bench press of 27 reps.

A graduate of Wilson High School, he was an ABC All-Zone and All-State football selection during his prep career.

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