Jerome Foster (American football)
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| Positions | Defensive end Defensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born | July 25, 1960 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 268 lb (122 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Kettering (Detroit) | ||||||
| College | Ohio State | ||||||
| NFL draft | 1983: 5th round, 139th overall pick | ||||||
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Jerome Foster (born July 25, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He played in the 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
- ^ "Jerome Foster Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- ^ "Jerome Foster, DE". Nfl.com. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- ^ "Javon Foster's Career a Result of Family Members Who Shaped Him". si.com. April 24, 2024. Retrieved November 14, 2024.