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30 Donnie Evege  
Donnie Evege

Class:
RS Senior

Hometown:
Huber Heights, Ohio

High School:
Wayne

Height / Weight:
5-11 / 180

Position:
DB


Buckeye Bits: cornerback who has been a consistent force on the special units ... suffered a knee injury during 2011 spring drills that required surgery

2010 (Junior): injuries limited his contribution to the Big Ten champions ... scout team workhorse: Miami ... academic all-Big Ten

2009 (Sophomore): hard hitter on the special units ... 14 tackles for the season ... special teams player of week: New Mexico State ... first-year letterwinner

2008 (Freshman): did not see significant playing time for the Big Ten champions

2007 (Redshirt): did not see varsity action while redshirting ... scout team workhorse: Akron, Purdue ... enrolled at Ohio State during the spring quarter

High School: ranked as the seventh-best prospect in Ohio and 16th best cornerback prospect in the nation ... clocked at 4.31 in the 40-yard dash ... racked up 42 tackles his senior season ... rushed for 527 yards and nine touchdowns and totaled 300 yards receiving as a junior ... member of the National Honor Society ... played varsity since mid-way through his freshman year ... also ran track in school ... helped Wayne to 2006 Division I regional quarterfinal

Personal: son of Donnie and Chrissy Evege ... has a sister, Briana ... father played baseball at Central State University ... from the same school that produced Ohio State standout Will Allen ... a communication major ... 2009-10 Big Ten all-academic ... football representative to OSU's Student-Athlete Advisory Board

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