Skilled offensive lineman who missed bulk of spring drills due to injury ... served as club's starting center last season before being sidelined by neck ailment ... converted from guard position last spring ... performed admirably in debut season at center ... displayed high comfort level in new surroundings ... athletic performer ... boasts excellent explosion off line of scrimmage ... carries great deal of passion into every snap ... possesses "mean" streak on field ... expected to battle Justin Troy for starting job, if healthy ... full return would help buoy Black Knights' fortunes up front ... letterman.
2003: Held top job at center throughout season ... started each of season's first 11 contests before being sidelined by neck injury ... missed final two games of year due to ailment ... helped Army set several school passing records with steady play ... served as one of club's leaders along offensive front wall on and off field.
2002: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
2001: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
High School: Unanimous first team all-district choice in football during senior year at James Madison High in San Antonio, Texas ... played for head coach Jim Streety ... two-time all-city choice ... first team all-district as a junior as well ... selected as a Top 50 lineman in talent-rich state of Texas ... garnered Team Spirit Award ... also named squad's most valuable player ... Texas High School Coaches All-Star Game nominee ... helped club to district championship as a sophomore ... two-time letterwinner ... served as team captain as a senior ... earned additional varsity letter in track and field.
Personal: Born May 31, 1983 ... given name is David Michael Evetts ... father's name is Michael Evetts ... mother's name is Diane Valderama ... stepfather's name is Mark Valderama ... stepmother's name is Tina Evetts ... grandfather, Paul Jett, once raced in NASCAR ... harbors deep love for home state of Texas and Country music ... majoring in Systems Engineering.
