Son of a Sooner: Jordan Evans’ long trip to OU

COMMENTARY — The son of former Oklahoma standout Scott Evans was a late bloomer, but on signing day, he will follow his father’s footsteps and become a Sooner.

 
BY BERRY TRAMEL | Published: January 27, 2013   

NORMAN — Draped in his father’s No. 78 crimson jersey, flanked by two OU football helmets, 3-year-old Jordan Evans posed for a picture. “Following the Tradition,” read the inscription on the frame.

photo - A portrait of Jordan Evans, wearing his dad's jersey from his playing days at the University of Oklahoma. The photo was taken when Jordan was three years old and it hangs in the office of Jordan's dad, former OU football player Scott Evans. The framed photo was given to Scott and to his dad as a gift. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman
A portrait of Jordan Evans, wearing his dad's jersey from his playing days at the University of Oklahoma. The photo was taken when Jordan was three years old and it hangs in the office of Jordan's dad, former OU football player Scott Evans. The framed photo was given to Scott and to his dad as a gift. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman

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Evans turns 18 on Sunday; on Feb. 6 he plans to sign a letter of intent to play football for the Sooners. The photo proved true.

But it took awhile to get there.

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