Evan Dickens is an American football running back for the Boston College Eagles. He previously played for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Liberty Flames.
| No. 23 – Boston College Eagles | |
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| Position | Running back |
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| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | IMG Academy |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
Early life
editDickens attended high school at IMG Academy. Coming out of high school, he initially committed to play college football for the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.[1] However, Dickens later de-committed and signed to play for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.[2]
College career
editGeorgia Tech
editDuring his two-year Georgia Tech career from 2023 through 2024, Dickens rushed for 47 yards on 11 carries. After the conclusion of the 2024 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[3]
Liberty
editDickens transferred to play for the Liberty Flames.[4] In week one of the 2025 season, he notched ten carries for 34 yards, while also catching a pass for 24 yards and a touchdown in a victory over Maine.[5] In week two, Dickens ran for 114 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries versus Jacksonville State.[6] In week seven, he ran 13 times for 50 yards and two touchdowns in a win against New Mexico State.[7] In week ten, Dickens rushed for 217 yards and four touchdowns on 22 carries in a blowout victory over Delaware.[8] In the 2025 regular season finale, he ran for 267 yards and four touchdowns on 43 carries in a double overtime loss to Kennesaw State.[9] Dickens finished his breakout 2025 season, rushing for 1,339 yards and 16 touchdowns on 229 carries, where for his performance he earned first-team all-conference honors.[10] After the conclusion of the 2025 season, he once again entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[11]
Boston College
editOn January 7, 2026, Dickens announced that he would transfer to Boston College.[12]
References
edit- ↑ Caudell, Jackson. "Georgia Tech Offers 2023 Running Back Evan Dickens". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ Caudell, Jackson. "2023 Running Back Evan Dickens Commits to Georgia Tech". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ Bishop, Chad. "Yellow Jackets' running back to transfer". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ Manson, Jon. "Georgia Tech RB Evan Dickens commits to Liberty". A Sea of Red. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ Gordon, Bryson. "Surprise choice leads Liberty RBs in carries, plus game balls from the win over Maine". Lynchburg News and Advance. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ Gordon, Bryson. "Mistakes magnified in Liberty's loss at Jax State, plus injury updates and Evan Dickens' breakout". Lynchburg News and Advance. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Late Touchdown By Evan Dickens Fans The Liberty Flames Past New Mexico State, 30–27". BCSNN.com. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ Stafford, Will. "Dickens Shines in Flames' Homecoming Win over Delaware". WSET.com. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ "Kennesaw State tops Liberty 48-42 in double OT, will play for Conference USA championship". ABC News. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ Gordon, Bryson. "Liberty's Dickens, Farrar earn all-Conference USA recognitions". Lynchburg News and Advance. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ Rittenberg, Adam. "Liberty star RB Evan Dickens set to enter transfer portal". ESPN. Retrieved December 9, 2025.
- ↑ Rittenberg, Adam (January 7, 2026). "Evan Dickens, No. 9 in rushing in 2025, joining Boston College". ESPN. Retrieved May 5, 2026.