Jerome Foster (American football)

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Jerome Foster
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Position: Defensive end
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1960-07-25) July 25, 1960 (age 63)
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
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Sacks:7.5
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at PFR

Jerome Foster (born July 25, 1960) is a former American football defensive end and defensive tackle. He 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]

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References

  1. "Jerome Foster Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  2. "Jerome Foster, DE". Nfl.com. Retrieved February 12, 2020.