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
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.
