Jakari Foster
Foster in 2025 | |
| No. 6 – Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | |
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| Position | Safety |
| Class | Senior |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Piedmont (Piedmont, Alabama) |
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| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Jakari Elijah Armon Foster is an American college football safety for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. He previously played at North Alabama and Hutchinson CC.
Early life
Foster played high school football at Piedmont High School. He played as both a defensive back and wide receiver and earned first-team all-state honors at defensive back in 2019 and 2020.[1][2] During the 2019 3A title game, Foster caught the game-winning touchdown pass in Piedmont's victory over Mobile Christian.[3]
Foster committed to play college football at the University of North Alabama.[4]
College career
As a freshman, Foster appeared in three games, earning a redshirt.[5] After the season, he transferred to Hutchinson Community College.[5] At Hutchinson, Foster appeared in 11 games over two seasons and amassed 29 total tackles, a forced fumble and one interception and four pass breakups.[6] After the 2023 season, he transferred to Louisiana Tech.[7]
On December 4, 2025, Foster declared for the 2026 NFL draft.[8]
Personal life
Foster is the son of Shalonda Monique Stitts and Tatinya Bre Green.[9]
References
- ^ Thomas, Ben (2019-12-22). "Meet the 2019 ASWA All-State football teams". al. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ Thomas, Ben (2020-12-23). "Meet the 2020 ASWA All-State football team". al. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ Haygood, Sheldon (2019-12-06). "Piedmont Gets its fourth state title in 10 years". WBRC News. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ Medley, Joe (2021-01-25). "Football recruiting: Piedmont's Foster bound for UNA". The Anniston Star. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ a b "Jakari Foster - Football". LA Tech Athletics. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ^ "Jakari Foster". Hutchinson CC. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
- ^ Corneliusen, Hunter (2023-12-20). "Bulldogs Add 15 Newcomers in Early Signing Period". LA Tech Athletics. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
- ^ "Jakari Foster declares for 2026 NFL Draft". Ruston Daily Leader. December 9, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
- ^ "Jakari Foster - 2021 - Football". University of North Alabama Athletics. Retrieved 2025-12-19.