Jerome Foster (American football)

This article is about the American football player. For the activist, see Jerome Foster II.

Jerome Foster

No. 78, 98
Position:	Defensive end Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	(1960-07-25) July 25, 1960 (age 64) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	268 lb (122 kg)
Career information
High school:	Detroit (MI) Kettering
College:	Ohio State
NFL draft:	1983 / round: 5 / pick: 139
Career history
Houston Oilers (1983–1984) Miami Dolphins (1986) New York Jets (1986–1987)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big Ten (1981)
Career NFL statistics
Sacks: 7.5 Fumble recoveries: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jerome Foster (born July 25, 1960) is a former American football defensive end and defensive tackle. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Oilers, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets.

Career

Foster played for the Houston Oilers from 1983 to 1984, the Miami Dolphins in 1986 and for the New York Jets from 1986 to 1987.[1][2]

Personal life

Foster's son, Javon, is an offensive lineman for the Jacksonville Jaguars.[3]

References

1. "Jerome Foster Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
2. "Jerome Foster, DE". Nfl.com. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
3. "Javon Foster's Career a Result of Family Members Who Shaped Him". si.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.