Omari Evans News, Rumors, Updates - Washington Huskies

Romps for 59-yard score in debut Evans caught this only target for 59 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-24 victory against Washington State.

Impact Evans made the most of his first opportunity with the offense, racking up 59 yards after a pass from Demond Williams.The Penn State transfer should see his numbers rise now that he's made a full return after an injury.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Demond Williams Jr. leads Washington over Washington State 59-24 in Apple Cup

Demond Williams Jr. threw four touchdown passes and ran for a score as Washington reclaimed the Apple Cup with a 59-24 victory over Washington State

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Available vs. Washington State Evans (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Washington State.

Impact Evans will make his season debut in this Week 4 matchup and should be a popular feature in the passing game in his return to the gridiron. The Penn State transfer reeled in 21 catches for 415 yards and five touchdowns last season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play vs. Wazzu Evans (undisclosed) is expected to play in the Apple Cup against Washington State, per Andy Yamashita of the Seattle Times.

Impact Evans has yet to play this season. The Penn State transfer, who reeled in 21 catches for 415 yards and five touchdowns last season, figures to slide into the Huskies' starting receiver rotation upon his return, which, barring any setbacks, appears to be slated for Week 4 in a bitter rivalry game against Washington State.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable after all Evans (undisclosed) won't be available for Week 2 versus UC Davis, per Andy Yamashita of the Seattle Times.

Impact It was previously reported that Evans was expected to be available for Week 2, but now the wideout has been ruled out and will miss a second straight game to open the season. He's dealing with a soft tissue injury, an ailment with which programs tend to be cautious, especially with star players like Evans. Once he returns, he should slide right into the starting lineup at wideout, but there's currently no indication of when that will be.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Week 2 Evans (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Week 2 against UC Davis, but Washington is reportedly being cautious due to the nature of the injury, per Andy Yamashita of the...

Impact Evans didn't suit up for Washington's win over Colorado State in Week 1, but the receiver seems probable moving forward. However, the Huskies are being cautious due to a Evans' injury being a soft-tissue ailment. Still, the wideout is expected to be ready to roll for what should be a blowout against an FCS foe in UC Davis. Last season with Penn State, Evans reeled in 21 catches for 415 yards and five touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't dress for Huskies Evans (undisclosed) didn't dress for Washington's Week 1 game against Colorado State, per Christian Caple of The Athletic.

Impact Evans was listed as questionable but didn't suit up for the Huskies' opener. The wideout was expected to be a starter for Washington, but the Penn State transfer will have to wait until at least Week 2 to contribute in Seattle.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Evans (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Washington's clash with Colorado State.

Impact The wideout, who transferred from Penn State, is expected to have a starting role in the Huskies' offense. However, his status for the Week 1 opener has been thrown into question. Evans caught 21 passes for 415 yards and five scores last season with Penn State.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Washington is hoping to take a step forward in the Huskies' second Big Ten season

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AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

Taking slot reps in practice Head coach Jedd Fisch indicated that Evans has and could continue to see work in the slot heading into the 2025 season, per Chris Fetters of 247Sports.com.

Impact Fisch made it clear that he sees the potential for Evans to be an all-around weapon for the Huskies in 2025, clearing the way for him to operate out of the slot as well as out wide. No matter where the 6-foot receiver lines up, he is expected to play a solid role within the Washington offense after transferring in from Penn State, where he caught 21 passes for 415 yards and five touchdowns a year ago.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jedd Fisch and Washington Huskies hoping for more in second Big Ten season

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JULY 30 • Associated Press

Dealing with leg ailment Evans dealt with a leg injury during Washington's spring practice period, per SI.com.

Impact Evans wasn't a full participant in the Huskies' spring practices, dressing on an on-and-off basis. The Penn State transfer still managed to make a good impression at camp, however, reportedly flashing his speed and hands. The receiver's injury doesn't sound all together too serious, but it's something to monitor as Washington commences its summer workouts.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Washington Evans has committed to Washington, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact During 2024, Washington's top-two wideouts included Denzel Boston and Giles Jackson. The latter is out of collegiate eligibility, and UW's projected 2025 roster suggests his place should be taken by Evans. During his 2024 season, he logged 20 receptions. They helped him log over 400 receiving yards, and 25 percent of his catches were for touchdowns. Unless the Huskies add a more proven wideout or an excellent freshman, Evans is expected to easily be among their best during 2025.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Penn State transfer WR Omari Evans will visit Syracuse this weekend (report) Evans caught a touchdown during the College Football Playoffs this year.

JANUARY 16 • SYRACUSE.COM

Leaving Happy Valley Evans will enter the transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Evans became a starting wideout for the Nittany Lions in his junior season, reeling in 20 receptions for 403 yards and five touchdowns. He'll have one season of eligibility remaining at his next stop, and should garner plenty of Power Four interest in the portal

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Boise Evans gathered in 2 of 5 targets for 55 yards and one touchdown during Tuesday's 31-14 win against Boise State.

Impact Evans scored his fifth touchdown of the season in the quarterfinal round against Boise State. 25 percent of the wideout's receptions have been touchdowns this season, and he'll look to remain a big play threat in the next round against the winner of Notre Dame and Georgia.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Catches big TD in Week 13 Evans posted two receptions (on three targets) for 51 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 26-25 victory versus Minnesota.

Impact Evans finally re-surfaced for the first time since Week 4, as he caught a 45-yard touchdown to put the Nittany Lions on the board in the second quarter. The 6-foot junior accrued three catches (on six targets) for 21 yards across the previous six games. Evans will likely continue to operate behind wideout Harrison Wallace and standout tight end Tyler Warren during this Saturday's regular-season finale against Maryland.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Draws penalty on lone target Evans did not finish with an official target during Saturday's 21-7 win against Illinois.

Impact Evans appeared to fall out of the game plan as the Nittany Lions focused on a ground-and-pound attack Week 5. The 6-foot junior logged long TD passes with notching four targets in each of the previous two games, though he saw just one target Saturday, drawing a pass interference on a deep pass. Unless Evans continues to reel in long touchdowns, he'll be largely invisible for fantasy purposes, as the Nittany Lions still seem committed to a run-centric offense with standout ball-carriers Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Catches another TD in Week 4 Evans caught all four targets for 116 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 56-0 victory over Kent State.

Impact Evans caught a touchdown for the second game in a row - this time on a massive 59-yard heave from quarterback Drew Allar to open the second half. The 6-foot wideout hasn't been anywhere close to a featured piece in the passing game. However, he's now logged four targets in three straight games, and his value as a deep threat could make him a nice complementary piece to tight end Tyler Warren, who has led this receiving corps with 16 catches (on 17 targets) for 226 yards and two touchdowns. Evans will likely need to keep making plays in the deep, vertical passing game in order to make him a valuable fantasy player moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Allar launches a 59-yard touchdown pass to Omari Evans to increase Penn State's lead to 35-0 over Kent State

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Catches touchdown pass Week 2 Evans tallied two receptions (on four targets) for 34 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-27 win against Bowling Green.

Impact Evans caught the third touchdown pass of his career on a walk-in 29-yard score in the second quarter. The 6-foot junior has only totaled eight targets through the first two weeks, but he also ranks third on the team in this category behind wideout Harrison Wallace (11) and tight end Tyler Warren (11) so far this season. With quarterback Drew Allar going 24-for-37 for 420 yards and five touchdowns over Weeks 1 and 2, it looks like this receiving corps might have limited opportunities for production.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Allar connects with Omari Evans on a 29-yard touchdown pass, helping Penn State trim Bowling Green's lead

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Don't sleep on Penn State's Omari Evans, Pat McAfee strikes again, inside West Virginia, more Some last-minute news surrounding Penn State's matchup with West Virginia on Saturday.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM

Penn State's Omari Evans another receiver to watch in 2024: Week 1 practice notes James Franklin had good things to say about Omari Evans, a buzzworthy player a year ago who didn't quite make the expected jump. Plus, some...

AUGUST 29, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM

Penn State sophomores Dani Dennis-Sutton, Omari Evans impress as Lions247's Blue-White Game MVPs Penn State football played its Blue-White spring game Saturday, featuring impressive performances from defensive end Dani Dennis-Sutton and...

APRIL 15, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Demond Williams Jr. leads Washington over Washington State 59-24 in Apple Cup

Washington is hoping to take a step forward in the Huskies' second Big Ten season

Jedd Fisch and Washington Huskies hoping for more in second Big Ten season

Drew Allar launches a 59-yard touchdown pass to Omari Evans to increase Penn State's lead to 35-0 over Kent State

Drew Allar connects with Omari Evans on a 29-yard touchdown pass, helping Penn State trim Bowling Green's lead