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Ty'Ree Evans eager to bring 'ferocious' edge to Southern Miss defense

Southern Miss football coach Jay Hopson spoke to reporters Thursday about the importance of recruiting this time of year. Jason Munz/Hattiesburg American

Ty’Ree Evans is nothing if not relentless.

That’s part of what made him so attractive to the Southern Miss coaching staff. It’s also part of the reason it believes Evans is a perfect fit for the Golden Eagles’ linebacking corps.

The East Mississippi sophomore, who verbally committed to Southern Miss Sunday, will sign this month before enrolling in January. He will join a group that returns virtually everyone, including senior Sherrod Ruff who was injured on Sept.