Javon Foster

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Javon Foster
No. 73 – Cincinnati Bengals
PositionOffensive tackle
Roster statusPractice squad
Personal information
Born (2000-03-31) March 31, 2000 (age 25)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight313 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High schoolWest Bloomfield (West Bloomfield, Michigan)
CollegeMissouri (2018–2023)
NFL draft2024: 4th round, 114th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Games played4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Javon Foster (born March 31, 2000) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers.

Early life

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Foster attended West Bloomfield High School in West Bloomfield, Michigan.[1] He committed to the University of Missouri to play college football.[2][3][4]

College career

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Foster played at Missouri from 2018 to 2023. He redshirted his first year in 2018 and played in two games in 2019 and nine games with two starts in 2020. In 2021, he became the starting left tackle and started 39 games from then until his senior year in 2023.[5][6][7] He was named a first team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) as a senior in 2023.[8]

Professional career

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Foster participated in the 2024 Senior Bowl.[9]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 5+1⁄2 in
(1.97 m) 		313 lb
(142 kg) 		34+5⁄8 in
(0.88 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 5.30 s 1.79 s 3.04 s 4.93 s 7.70 s 32.5 in
(0.83 m)		 8 ft 10 in
(2.69 m)		 18 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[10][11]

Jacksonville Jaguars

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Foster was selected in the fourth round (114th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[12]

On August 26, 2025, Foster was waived by the Jaguars as part of final roster cuts.[13]

Cincinnati Bengals

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On August 28, 2025, Foster was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad.[14]

Personal life

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Foster's father, Jerome, played in the NFL from 1983 to 1987.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Pierce, Eric (December 20, 2017). "Javon Foster Commits to the University of Missouri". West Bloomfield High School. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  2. ^ Matter, Dave (December 11, 2017). "Michigan offensive lineman commits to Mizzou". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  3. ^ Kraft, Tyler (December 11, 2017). "Foster expands Missouri commitment list to 17". Columbia Missourian. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  4. ^ "Missouri Signing Profile: OL Javon Foster". Columbia Tribune. December 20, 2017. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  5. ^ Hoff, Eli (September 30, 2023). "'Those the OGs': O-line veterans Delgado, Foster stabilizing trenches for No. 23 Mizzou". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  6. ^ Soble, Jack (March 8, 2023). "MU's O-line hoping to bounce back with physicality". Columbia Missourian. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  7. ^ Matter, Dave (July 27, 2023). "Mizzou football hopes offensive line additions pave way for progress in the trenches". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Archived from the original on January 31, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  8. ^ Kerkhoff, Blair (December 5, 2022). "Missouri Tigers place two on All-SEC first team, two more on second team". The Kansas City Star. Archived from the original on December 6, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  9. ^ Shepherd Jr., Wendell (January 30, 2024). "Veteran Mizzou trio impresses on first day of Senior Bowl". Columbia Missourian. Archived from the original on February 7, 2024. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  10. ^ "Javon Foster Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  11. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Javon Foster College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  12. ^ Frenette, Gene (April 27, 2024). "Jaguars get much-needed insurance at offensive tackle with Missouri's Javon Foster in 4th round". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
  13. ^ Oehser, John. "Jaguars Announce Initial 53-Man Roster for 2025". jaguars.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  14. ^ "Bengals Sign G Dalton Risner, Make Corresponding Moves". Bengals.com. August 28, 2025.
  15. ^ "Javon Foster's Career a Result of Family Members Who Shaped Him". si.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
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