‘Big time player’

Perseverance pays off as Piedmont grad Foster nabs AP first-team All-American honors, eyes bowl game and prospects in NFL draft.

By Joe Medley
East Alabama Sports Today

Jakari Foster puts a new take on an old saying … good things come to those who persevere.

After receiving second-team All-Conference USA honors, the Piedmont graduate received first-team Associated Press All-American honors Monday. 

Louisiana Tech’s redshirt senior safety was also named second-team Walter Camp All-American.

Foster becomes Tech’s first first-team AP All-American since punter Ryan Allen in 2012.

Deeper insights on Foster’s draft prospects and perseverance through grief await EA+ subscribers.