Evan Royster (born November 26, 1987 in Fairfax, Virginia) is an American football running back, currently playing college football for Penn State. Royster enters his second season at the starter's position. Since he redshirted his freshman season, Royster is an academic senior with junior eligibility. Royster is considered a first-round NFL draft prospect.

Royster was redshirted during his freshmen year at Penn State. Royster, recruited out of Virginia, chose Penn State over other NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly known as Division I-A) programs across the country like the Virginia Tech Hokies, the Nebraska Cornhuskers, the Florida Gators and the Maryland Terrapins.

Royster made his college football debut on September 1, 2007 against the FIU Golden Panthers. He played a significant role in the Penn State offense for the 2007 season. He was the second leading rusher behind Rodney Kinlaw, rushing for 513 yards on 82 carries for a 5.3 yards per carry average. He scored the game-winning touchdown in the third quarter of the 2007 Alamo Bowl against the Texas A&M Aggies.