A program guy. That is the phrase that Hays High football coach Tony Crough used to describe senior Evan Lind. A few years ago the coaching staff didn't know how they were going to get the new Fort Hays State Tiger on the field.
Through several position changes over four high school seasons, Lind found is way onto the field as a linebacker during a historic season for Hays.
Tuesday Lind signed his National Letter of Intent with Fort Hays State University.
Evan Lind
Lind found himself in the endzone three times in 2022. Not bad for a devensive player. When asked about it, he quipped that if Coach Crough wasn't going to give him the ball, he would have to get it himself.
Coach Tony Crough
Of Lind's 122 career tackles, 91 were in the fall of 2022. Lind also recorded eight tackles for loss and one sack. Both of his interceptions were returned for touchdowns and his one fumble recovery was also taken in for a score. Lind also forced one fumble.
The Indian defense allowed just 16 points per game and were +16 in turnovers.