His debut was fun, but perhaps the more encouraging sign was the immediate impact had by running back donta foreman. At halftime, charlie strong ended the spring game due to worsening weather conditions. Nov 08, 2016 texas d onta foreman is one of this seasons breakthrough stars, as hes grabbed the attention of nfl players and scouts in 2016. Lance zierlein is reminded of a pro bowl rb when he watches him. Scouting highupside nfl prospect donta foreman ahead of the. Trust the platform that beats the experts 70% of the time. Between a slow recovery from the torn achilles tendon that cut short his rookie campaign and a coaching staff that seemed reluctant to trust him once he got healthy, he didnt even enter the lineup until week 16, when he lost one yard on seven carries against philadelphia. Coming off a breakout year, i was excited to take a closer look at foreman.
How does donta foreman fit with the houston texans. I agree with you man and it isnt a knock on foreman but rather a testament to just how much of a freak jstew was. Jul 16, 2017 donta foreman was arrested on sunday morning and charged with marijuana possession of two ounces or less and unlawful carrying of a weapon. May 26, 2017 the houston texans entered the offseason with an extremely productive running game. Texas rb donta foreman is the most underrated player in the country new, 20 comments the college football world isnt taking enough notice, but nfl scouts are becoming believers. If you follow big 12 football, theres no way you havent noticed texas running back donta foreman if only by the numbers alone. Texas donta foreman is one of this seasons breakthrough stars, as hes grabbed the attention of nfl players and scouts in 2016. Foreman logged 12 rushes for 40 yards in thursdays 9 win over the bengals as expected, the rookie saw a considerable boost in opportunity after playing a. Sb nation is the largest independent sports media brand, consisting of, and over 300 fancentric team communities. Houston texans running back donta foreman rushes down the sideline for a 34yard touchdown, but gets injury on the play and is carted off the field.
If you just look at his size and speed, you think this guy is a monster, but. D onta foreman is a 60, 200pound athlete from texas city, tx. Scout ranked him as the 68th best running back in the nation. Houston texans baby photos 2018 houston texans running back donta. Oct 17, 2016 texas rb donta foreman is the most underrated player in the country new, 20 comments the college football world isnt taking enough notice, but nfl scouts are becoming believers. The houston texans entered the offseason with an extremely productive running game.
Question the ball security of former texas longhorns running back donta foreman, who has been hard at work preparing for the 2017 nfl draft. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. Donta foreman is a 60, 200pound athlete from texas city, tx. Donta and his twin brother, armanti, were comost valuable players of district 24 4a while playing at texas city high school. Nfl draft prospect donta foreman was one of the best players in college football last year despite the fact he had to overcome the loss of his infant son. The associated press houston texans rb donta foreman was arrested sunday. We attempt to decipher the dynasty worth of the powerful runner from texas. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. If they get the answers the want, foreman could creep into the third round. Chatter around the 40 time is framing it as an emphatic victory for foreman, but it. Texas ex donta foreman proving to be popular prospect at nfl.
I havent heard anything negative about foreman s character, but the questions about his devotion to the game and work ethic will remain until scouts get to talk to him. Activated by texans, donta foreman glad tough stretch is over. Donta foreman finished his junior year with fbshigh. Texas donta foreman is a fast rising prospect who could push his way into the later part of the 1 st round donta foreman is a bigbodied running. Donta foreman born april 24, 1996 is an american football running back who is a free agent. Texas donta foreman is a fast rising prospect who could push his way into the later part of the 1st round.
We present them here for purely educational purposes. Apr 11, 2017 does d onta foreman make sense for the denver broncos. Feb 03, 2017 d onta foreman topped 2,000 yards last season for the texas longhorns, but will he be able to translate his skills christian mccaffrey scouting report. Austin, texas ap houston texans rookie running back donta foreman has been arrested on drug and weapons charges. Foreman was selected by houston in the third round of the 2017 nfl draft. Donta foreman football recruiting player profiles espn. May 04, 2017 the third houston texans 2017 nfl draft profile from bob mcginns annual collected thoughts from anonymous nfl personnel is on donta foreman in the context of the rest of the 2017 running. Learn about donta foreman and other recruit player profiles on. Wvu defense looks to contain foreman in backfield sports. Donta foreman rb, houston texans the itch to reference deshaun watson is obvious. Houston texans rookie running back donta foreman had to first deal with the fact that he was arrested in july. Apr 25, 2017 question the ball security of former texas longhorns running back donta foreman, who has been hard at work preparing for the 2017 nfl draft, which begins thursday at 7 p.
Somewhat surprisingly, after making a free agent investment in lamar miller in 2016, the houston texans used a thirdround pick this year on running back donta foreman. Texas running back donta foreman may be making his way to the nfl next spring and be among a strong group of running backs selected. Donta foreman and the future of the texans running game new, 27 comments join brb as we look at how the texans new running back will fit into the offense. Donte foreman is a wrecking ball of a running back. Buy or sell tickets book a hotel ticket transfer vet tix military first responders leos box office info longhorn young alumni. D onta foreman 2017 nfl draft profile including player stats, videos, combine results, and expert analysis. In the second quarter, texas would score two additional touchdowns on a run from donta foreman and a long pass from shane buechele to john burt.
Donta foreman 2017 nfl draft profile including player stats, videos, combine results, and expert analysis. Donta foreman topped 2,000 yards last season for the texas longhorns, but will he be able to translate his skills christian mccaffrey scouting report. See what draftsite and fans have to say about foreman. Though the nfl draft, they have managed to make it better. Learn about d onta foreman and other recruit player profiles on. Jul 16, 2017 texans rookie running back donta foreman arrested. Donta was the one exploding as a junior, however, leading the fbs with 184. He played college football at texas, and was drafted by the houston texans in the third round of the 2017 nfl draft. The third houston texans 2017 nfl draft profile from bob mcginns annual collected thoughts from anonymous nfl personnel is on donta foreman in. Houston texans running back donta foreman rushes 41 yards during. Hes a young quarterback who could be the answer for the houston texans.
The pff analysis team breaks down the prospects of texas donta foreman ahead of the 2017 nfl draft. Apr 28, 2017 2 players with twin brothers drafted backtoback in the nfl draft for 1st time the 2017 draft brings a previously unseen coincidence. D onta foreman born april 24, 1996 is an american football running back who is a free agent. Donta foreman football university of texas athletics. Sep 15, 2017 foreman logged 12 rushes for 40 yards in thursdays 9 win over the bengals as expected, the rookie saw a considerable boost in opportunity after playing a meager two snaps in the opener. Nfl draft prospect donta foreman reveals he lost a son during final season at texas. The houston texans parted ways with running back donta foreman, the team announced sunday. We evaluate our decision based on dozens of fantasy metrics.
Does donta foreman make sense for the denver broncos. Donta foreman is a bigbodied running back prospect who features deceptive speed. Donta foreman is projected to have a better fantasy season in 2019. Trumaine johnson officially comes off the books, but gm joe douglas has discussed creating the space now in order to sign ryan. Texas donta foreman speaks about leaving the university of texas for the nfl draft during a press conference at the university of texas. Clemson qb deshaun watson goes through drills at the 2017 nfl scouting combine. The 2016 doak walker award winner, and secondleading rusher in fbs last season 2,028 yards is an upgrade behind miller. Donta foreman 33 rb a threeyear running back for the longhorns who won the 2016 doak walker award and declared for the 2017 nfl draft. Houston texans running back donta foreman rushes down the sideline for a 34 yard touchdown, but gets injury on the play and is carted off the field. How does donta foreman fit with the houston texans donta foreman joins lamar miller in the houston texans backfield, creating a formidable onetwo punch at running back. Football recruiting donta foreman player profiles espn. Could donta foreman of texas take over the starting job.
A look at potential eagles draft pick, texas running back donta foreman. Foreman worked up to his starter status, playing seven games as a reserve in 2014. Donta foreman needs a solid scouting combine to up his nfl draft. Despite the struggles from the longhorns as a team, foreman solidified. Donta foreman was arrested on sunday morning and charged with marijuana possession of two ounces or less and unlawful carrying of a weapon. The 6foot1, 249pound junior wrecking ball is tops in the nation with 180.
It was reported on tuesday that houston texans running back donta foreman will have to appear in court on july 31st after. Foreman is considered a second or thirdround prospect. Lsus leonard fournette and fsus dalvin cook are the mostcoveted running. In a talented class of running backs, seattle could get a steal if the seahawks draft running back donta forman out of texas. Texas rb donta foreman is the most underrated player in the. Donta and his twin brother, armanti, were comost valuable players of district 244a while playing at texas city high school. Having trouble deciding between donta foreman or mike tolbert in your fantasy draft.
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