Javon Foster
| No. 62 – Jacksonville Jaguars | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 31, 2000 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 313 lb (142 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | West Bloomfield (West Bloomfield, Michigan) |
| College: | Missouri (2018–2023) |
| NFL draft: | 2024 / round: 4 / pick: 114 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Javon Foster (born March 31, 2000) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Missouri.
High school career
[edit]Foster attended West Bloomfield High School in West Bloomfield, Michigan.[1] He committed to the University of Missouri to play college football.[2][3][4]
College career
[edit]Foster played at Missouri from 2018 to 2023. He redshirted his first year in 2018 and played in two games in 2019 and nine games with two starts in 2020. In 2021, he became the starting left tackle and started 39 games from then until his senior year in 2023.[5][6][7] He was named a first team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) as a senior in 2023.[8]
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 5+1⁄2 in (1.97 m) |
313 lb (142 kg) |
34+5⁄8 in (0.88 m) |
9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m) |
5.30 s | 1.79 s | 3.04 s | 4.93 s | 7.70 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) |
8 ft 10 in (2.69 m) |
18 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10] | ||||||||||||
Foster participated in the 2024 Senior Bowl.[11]
Foster was drafted in the 4th round (114th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Foster's father, Jerome, played in the NFL from 1983 to 1987.[13]
References
[edit]- ^ Pierce, Eric (December 20, 2017). "Javon Foster Commits to the University of Missouri". West Bloomfield High School. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Matter, Dave (December 11, 2017). "Michigan offensive lineman commits to Mizzou". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Kraft, Tyler (December 11, 2017). "Foster expands Missouri commitment list to 17". Columbia Missourian. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ "Missouri Signing Profile: OL Javon Foster". Columbia Tribune. December 20, 2017. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Hoff, Eli (September 30, 2023). "'Those the OGs': O-line veterans Delgado, Foster stabilizing trenches for No. 23 Mizzou". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Soble, Jack (March 8, 2023). "MU's O-line hoping to bounce back with physicality". Columbia Missourian. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Matter, Dave (July 27, 2023). "Mizzou football hopes offensive line additions pave way for progress in the trenches". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Kerkhoff, Blair (December 5, 2022). "Missouri Tigers place two on All-SEC first team, two more on second team". The Kansas City Star. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ "Javon Foster Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Javon Foster College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
- ^ Shepherd Jr., Wendell (January 30, 2024). "Veteran Mizzou trio impresses on first day of Senior Bowl". Columbia Missourian. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
- ^ Frenette, Gene (April 27, 2024). "Jaguars get much-needed insurance at offensive tackle with Missouri's Javon Foster in 4th round". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ "Javon Foster's Career a Result of Family Members Who Shaped Him". si.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.