Washington Redskins
Evan Royster - #22 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 216 lbs. |
| Birthday | 11/26/1987 |
| Birthplace | Fairfax, VA |
| College | Penn State |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2011, 6th round, 12th pick by Redskins |
2012 STATS
| Att | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | 88 | 2 |
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PLAYER NEWS
Injuries have given Royster a clear shot to claim the starting running back job for the Washington Redskins.|||||||
The second-year player is expected to get the bulk of the first-team work Saturday when the Redskins visit Chicago. Tim Hightower is recovering from knee surgery, and Roy Helu Jr. has tendinitis in his left Achilles tendon. There's a chance either or both could return for next week's game at Indianapolis, but that leaves Royster and prospects Alfred Morris and Tristan Davis carrying the load for now.
Royster had 113 yards rushing for Washington in Sunday's 34-10 loss to Philadelphia.|||||||
Royster rushed for 245 yards in the Redskins' final two games.
