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COLUMBIA, MO - AUGUST 31: South Dakota Coyotes defensive lineman Brendan Webb (91) and Missouri Tigers offensive lineman Javon Foster (76) battle at the line during a non conference game between the South Dakota Coyotes and the Missouri Tigers held on Thursday Aug 31, 2023 at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium in Columbia MO. (Photo by Rick Ulreich/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Complete Scouting Report of Javon Foster | What You Need to Know

An in depth and complete scouting report and draft prospect profile of Missouri Offensive Tackle Javon Foster for the NFL Draft.

Player: Javon Foster

School: Missouri

Age: ?

Javon Foster Measurables:

  • Height: 6’5.5” (NFL Combine)
  • Weight: 313 (NFL Combine)
  • 40: 5.3 (NFL Combine)- 26/49
  • 10 Yard Split: 1.79 (NFL Combine)- T- 12/49
  • Vertical Jump: 32.5” (NFL Combine)- T-8/53
  • Broad Jump: 8’10” (NFL Combine)- 12/50
  • Other Notes:
    • Measured in 6 lbs lighter
    • Didn’t participate in positional drills, which would’ve been more important for him

Film Watched: Georgia, LSU

Prospect Grade: 60%

Projected Draft Day: Late Round 2- Round 3

Player Comparison: Rob Havenstein

Javon Foster Summary:

The Positives

  • Uses his hands really well
  • Kick slide technique is pretty good
    • Looks awkward at time though, he looks really stiff legged
  • He can pull, and looks pretty smooth when doing so
  • Raw, there’s a lot there to work with
  • Strength doesn’t seem to be an issue
  • Sees blitzes well

The Negatives

  • Snap reaction time is concerning at times
  • When he gets into his 2pt stance, he bends heavy at the hips and a lot less at the knees. Possible lower body tightness?
  • Plays very very tall
  • Lateral movement doesn’t look right, very hoppy/choppy

Javon Foster is a tackle prospect who we believe is not getting the love he deserves. According to Mock Draft Database he’s projected a 5th rounder. We acknowledge that Foster has his issues, primarily in his lower body mechanics, but we also think he does a lot of things well. He also has a solid combination of strength and ability to move. We also think there’s a rawness to him that if given to the right O-Line coach, he could become a force to be reckoned with.

Updated 3/12/24:

  • Combine numbers and rank added to measurable portion of profile
  • Projection changed from “Day 2, Fringe 1?” to “Late Round 2- Round 3”
  • Foster’s profile will need to be updated again after his Pro Day, still questions for us surrounding him