NEVADA
Is expected to contend for All-Western Athletic Conference honors ... Has been a consistent presence in the defensive backfield the past three seasons ... Has been named to the Preseason All-WAC third team by Phil Steele’s College Football Preview.

2007: Played in all 12 games with 12 starts at the strong safety spot ... After recording 36 tackles in his first two years, emerged this season with 62 tackles ... Also recorded 3.0 tackles for a loss of 5 yards ... Broke up four passes ... His 62 tackles ranked sixth on the team.

2006: Played in 13 games with three starts ... Ranked fourth in the WAC and 37th in the country in fumbles forced with 0.25 per game ... Forced three fumbles and recorded an interception during the season ... had a season-high five tackles against San Jose State and against Miami in the MPC Computers Bowl ... Recorded 29 tackles on the year.

2005: Played in 11 games as a redshirt freshman ... Had seven tackles on the year.

2004: Redshirted his first year at Nevada.

HIGH SCHOOL
A graduate of Crespi High in Encino, Calif. ... Was a two-time All-Del Ray League selection in football as a receiver and safety ... Helped his team to a league football title and lettered two years ... Earned honorable mention all-league honors once in basketball ... Lettered in basketball and track and field ... Attended Taft High School his first year, where he lettered in basketball and volleyball.

PERSONAL
Born Feb. 9, 1986 in Philadelphia. ... Son of Grace Evans and Cyprian Anyanwu ... Is majoring in speech communications with a minor in psychology ... Lists Jerry Rice and Ronnie Lott as his sports heroes.

CAREER STATISTICS