Plus injury news, trade value, add drop advice, graphs, and more. Lance zierlein is reminded of a pro bowl rb when he watches him. The rookie scouting portfolio rsprsp boiler room no. Donta foreman football university of texas athletics. In the offseason, foreman made an effort to get in better shape. While the rest of texas incoming freshmen enrolled at the start of june, running backs donta foreman and kevin shorter and defensive tackle poona ford have yet to join the program.
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. Dec 07, 2016 the 2016 college football season introduced us to a bulldozer of a running back out of texas. Donta foreman is barely worth drafting now that hes competing for a spot on the colts running back depth chart behind marlon mack. Texas rb donta foreman performed for nfl scouts tuesday march 28, 2017 during pro timing day at the university inside the team practice bubble as he runs the 40yard dash in under 4. Activated by texans, donta foreman glad tough stretch is. The texans waived the 23yearold running back, the team announced sunday. The moment that texans running back donta foreman had been waiting for has finally arrived. Dynastyff submitted 2 years ago by ezstpz as im perpetually updating my rankings, i cant help but find myself more and more disinterested in donta foreman. Donta foreman literally burst between the tackles and into the record books, becoming the first 1,000 yard rusher in a season at texas since jamaal charles. Oct 04, 2016 walking off the bus, 61 249 pound donta foreman looks like the kind of back who can do everything on a football field. Donta foreman is the texans rb to own in fantasy football. Longhorns rb donta foreman received solid grade from nfl scouts. Trumaine johnson officially comes off the books, but gm joe douglas has discussed creating the space now in order to sign ryan.
Donta foreman drops big weight for 2017 nfl combine. Houston texans running back donta foreman is a powerful, solid runner when he is on the field. Activated from the reservephysically unable to perform list this week, the former university of texas. Now hell try to fit in as a power back with indianapolis. Apr 25, 2017 nfl draft prospect d onta 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. Scouting highupside nfl prospect donta foreman ahead of the. Lions continue search for a power back by scouting texas. Sep 03, 2017 foreman leg is listed behind lamar miller, alfred blue ankle and tyler ervin on the texans initial depth chart theres still some chance foreman has an earlyseason role on offense, as blue.
Houston ap houston texans running back donta foreman has recovered from a ruptured achilles tendon he suffered almost a year ago and could return to practice soon. 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. Texas rb donta foreman performed for nfl scouts tuesday march 28, 2017 during pro day at the university inside the team practice bubble as he runs the 40yard dash in under 4. John mcclain of the houston chronicle first reported the news. Texas rb donta foreman is the most underrated player in the. Texans donta foreman still upset after team protests owner bob mcnairs inmates remark texans players kneel during the national anthem in reaction to owner bob mcnairs. Houston texans secondyear running back donta foreman is now able to take part of practices and will eventually improve the rushing attack. 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.
When foreman returns to practice the team will have 21 days to take him off the physically unable to perform list and add him to the active roster. Donta foreman football recruiting player profiles espn. His rank based on total projected fantasy points has. Trim former texas rb donta foreman impresses nfl scouts at texas pro day new, 30 comments now in much more ideal physical condition, foreman made up for lost workouts at. Donta foreman is a bigbodied running back prospect who features deceptive speed. His slow recovery in 2018 led to seven rushes for 1 yard in his only game played. Houston texans running back donta foreman 27 gets off the field after making a down for the team during the fourth quarter of an nfl football game at nrg stadium on sunday, oct. Texans donta foreman still upset after team protests. Running back is a question for the houston texans going into the 2019 season. Wvu defense looks to contain foreman in backfield sports. The former texas longhorn rushed for 2,028 yards and scored 15 touchdowns in his final year at texas before the texans drafted him in the thirdround of the 2017 nfl draft. So how does west virginia stop a runner like donta foreman. Texas donta foreman is one of this seasons breakthrough stars, as hes grabbed the attention of nfl players and scouts in 2016. I thought he did a great job in that regard, too, of getting us into the right plays.
How does d onta foreman fit with the houston texans d onta foreman joins lamar miller in the houston texans backfield, creating a formidable onetwo punch at running back. 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. Two poor fourthquarter plays epitomize cardinals loss to texans trailing by three points, the cardinals went for it on fourth down and failed to gain a yard. Considering that foremans name was on a list of the most elusive running backs in the big 12 after some news outlet polled folks in the conference should tell you that the texas runner has left an impression.
Apr 11, 2017 does d onta foreman make sense for the denver broncos. Quickly look up rank requirements, awards, electives, achievements, academic and sports belt loops and pins, merit badge requirements, lds duty to god, faith in god, and much more. Unique perspectives on the daily sports topics that matter most. Texas running back donta foreman led the nation in yards per game getty images. Just got confirmation from scouts onsite that donta foreman ran two 4. Yes, lamar miller is slated to start the season, but former texas running back donta foreman flashed in his rookie season and is looking to rebound in 2019, his third season in the nfl.
Lamar miller was active for the houston texans in a week 5 win over the dallas cowboys, but he didnt play through a chest injury. Texans running back donta foreman turns short pass from deshaun watson into 63yard completion. Jones was one of the most productive wide receivers in college football. Despite his size, he has very good lateral agility and can make defenders miss. Donta foreman has made a decision on his nfl future 1. How does donta foreman fit with the houston texans. I really wish they wouldve gotten any running back that was available other than foreman, for millers purposes. Played in 11 games and started 10, including the final nine of the season. With his recent announcement to enter the to access this post, you must purchase a factory sports membership. Got us into a big touchdown there to donta foreman, not the last one but the one, it was kind of an interesting playcall and he was able to get us to the right play based on a front that we really hadnt seen.
We present them here for purely educational purposes. Longhorns rb donta foreman received solid grade from nfl. College football home sports news, scores, schedules, and. 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.
Enjoy watching thousands of scouting videos, news updates, forums, blogs and more. Oct 26, 2017 working in the favor of both is the expected return of left tackle duane brown, who should allow watson more time in the pocket, not to mention more running room for lamar miller and donta foreman. Defensive coordinator tony gibson joked that he wants to take a page from nick sabans book and put former texas stars earl campbell and ricky williams on his scout team. Despite the struggles from the longhorns as a team, foreman solidified. 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. We evaluate our decision based on dozens of fantasy metrics.
The houston texans entered the offseason with an extremely productive running game. Foreman got cut by the texans, reportedly for having poor work habits. Donta foreman is a 60, 200pound athlete from texas city, tx. In a talented class of running backs, seattle could get a steal if the seahawks draft running back donta forman out of texas. 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.
Though the nfl draft, they have managed to make it better. 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. Scoutbook mobile brings the world of cub scouting and scouts bsa to your mobile device. Scouting donta foremans chances of being selected in the nfl draft on friday. Scout ranked him as the 68th best running back in the nation.
Jul 16, 2017 texans rookie running back donta foreman arrested. Donta foreman is projected to have a better fantasy season in 2019 by scout staff jul 8, 2019 1 min read update jul 8, 2019, 1. Texas donta foreman is a fast rising prospect who could push his way into the later part of the 1st round. The pff analysis team breaks down the prospects of texas donta foreman ahead of the 2017 nfl draft.
Donta foreman upped his nfl draft stock with superb. The 2016 doak walker award winner, and secondleading rusher in fbs last season 2,028 yards is an upgrade behind miller. Former ut football players armanti foreman, left and donta foreman, right, looks on during a break as otherut football players work out to attempt to impress nfl scouts for their pro career. Activated from the reservephysically unable to perform list. Bill obrien says donta foremans release was in best. His best value came in week 11 10652, but donta blew out his achilles the same week. D onta 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 move will create a heated battle for the teams backup role.
Follow full coverage of donta foreman during the 2017 nfl draft on. At 233 pounds, texas donta foreman is considered one of the best power running backs in this years nfl draft, making him a target the detroit lions want to scout. Takeaways from wednesdays texans media availability session. I kept fighting secondyear running back donta foreman was expressing relief that hes back in the mix as an. Football recruiting donta foreman player profiles espn. How bruising rb donta foreman cut weight for combine after a breakout season at texas, the skys the limit for donta foreman if he can prove to. That opened the door for alfred blue to log 28 touches for 119. A look at potential eagles draft pick, texas running back donta foreman. The texans hope to take elevate their ground game this season, led by the tandem of pro bowler lamar miller and a healthy donta foreman. Learn about d onta foreman and other recruit player profiles on. The 2016 college football season introduced us to a bulldozer of a running back out of texas. 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.
During the fall scouts told me that foreman was an impressive back and that they really liked his pro potential. Former texas star donta foreman weighed 233 pounds. Buy or sell tickets book a hotel ticket transfer vet tix military first responders leos box office info longhorn young alumni. Basketball recruiting donta foreman player profiles. Donta foreman 2017 nfl draft profile including player stats, videos, combine results, and expert analysis. Rb donta foreman, university of texas dynasty football factory. 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. If you just look at his size and speed, you think this guy is a monster, but.
I think at best itll be a 6040 split, but foreman will get all the touches around the goal line because hes gigantic. Bill obrien says donta foreman s release was in best interest of the team, but we wish him the best the coachs comments come a day after reports out of houston indicated some thought. Donta foreman is an american football running back who is a free agent. Austin, texas ap houston texans rookie running back donta foreman has been arrested on drug and weapons charges. D onta foreman is a 60, 200pound athlete from texas city, tx. 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. Learn about donta foreman and other recruit player profiles on. Over ten games in 2017, foreman had 84 touches for 410 yards with two tds and six catches. I agree with you man and it isnt a knock on foreman but rather a testament to just. Dont miss player highlights from houston texans running back donta foreman against the arizona cardinals in week 11 of the 2017 nfl season. Dec 05, 2018 the moment that texans running back d onta foreman had been waiting for has finally arrived. Donta foreman born april 24, 1996 is an american football running back who is a free agent. Foreman is this years oneyear college wonder, having racked up a whopping 2,028 rushing yards on 323 carries in 2016 6.
In a bold move sunday morning, the houston texans are parting ways with running back donta foreman. Foreman got cut by the texans, reportedly for having poor work. Rb donta foreman, university of texas dynasty football. If they get the answers the want, foreman could creep into the third round. Two poor fourthquarter plays epitomize cardinals loss to. Could donta foreman of texas take over the starting job.
Foreman is a bigger running back, but he runs with the finesse of a smaller back. D onta foreman 2017 nfl draft profile including player stats, videos, combine results, and expert analysis. Trim former texas rb donta foreman impresses nfl scouts. Austin, texas charlie strongs first freshman class at texas is still missing three players. As a runner, foreman is a northsouth bruiser who has a burst to hit the second level. Foreman just seems like this bruiser that gets better the more carries he gets. Donte foreman is a wrecking ball of a running back.