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Foster with the Houston Texans in 2014
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | August 24, 1986 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 227 lb (103 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Valley (Albuquerque, New Mexico) Mission Bay (San Diego, California) |
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| College: | Tennessee (2004–2008) | ||||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2009 | ||||||||||||
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Arian Isa Foster (born August 24, 1986) is a former American football running back. He also creates music under the name Bobby Feeno. Foster played college football at the University of Tennessee. He later joined the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL) in 2009.
Foster holds several records for the Texans, including most rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. He also played for the Miami Dolphins. Foster announced his retirement from the NFL on October 24, 2016.
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Early Life and High School Football
Arian Foster was born on August 24, 1986, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His father, Carl Foster, was a former wide receiver for the University of New Mexico. His mother, Bernadette Sizemore, worked as a secretary for the university. Arian has four siblings: Abdul, Christina, Braxton, and Maria.
Arian's mother encouraged him to play football when he was seven years old. Even at a young age, Foster told his teacher he wanted to be an "NFL star." He attended Taft Middle School in Albuquerque.
In 2002, he moved to San Diego with his father. Foster played football at Mission Bay Senior High School. He started as a linebacker but became a full-time running back in his junior and senior years. He led San Diego County in all-purpose yards with 2,500 in his senior year. This included 2,093 rushing yards and 24 touchdowns. He also scored six times on kickoff returns.
Foster was named the San Diego Union Tribune All-San Diego Western League Player of the Year. He also earned All-California Interscholastic Federation honors. He committed to play for the University of Tennessee in January 2004. Foster also competed in track & field as a sprinter and high jumper.
High School Football Stats
Note: Incomplete
| Season | Team | GP | Rushing Att | Rushing Yds | YPA | Yds/G | TD |
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| 2003 | MBHS | 9 | 174 | 1,596 | 9.2 | 177.3 | 17 |
College Football Career
Foster spent his first year at Tennessee as a red-shirt, meaning he practiced but didn't play in games. He became a three-year starter at running back for the team.
2005 Season: A Strong Start
In his first season playing (2005), Foster quickly became an important player. He made his college debut on September 3. Later in the season, he took on more responsibility in the running game. He scored his first college touchdown on October 1 against Ole Miss. When another running back, Gerald Riggs Jr., got injured, Foster had more chances to run the ball. He finished the 2005 season as the team's top rusher with 879 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He also had 14 receptions for 148 receiving yards.
2006 Season: Overcoming Injury
Foster's sophomore season saw a slight dip in his production. This was partly due to other talented running backs on the team. He started the season with a strong performance against California. However, an ankle injury caused him to miss two games. He returned to score three touchdowns against Georgia. Foster ended the season with 322 rushing yards and five touchdowns.
2007 Season: Becoming a Star
His junior season was a breakout year for Foster. He became the main running back for Tennessee. He had 125 rushing yards and two touchdowns against Southern Miss. He also scored three touchdowns against Georgia. Foster had 139 rushing yards and a touchdown against Mississippi State. He rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns against Louisiana–Lafayette. He also had a rushing touchdown in seven straight games.
Foster surpassed 1,000 rushing yards in a season for the first time. He finished his junior season with 1,193 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. He also caught 39 passes for 340 yards and two more scores. He was third in the SEC for rushing yards.
2008 Season: Challenges and Regret
After his successful junior season, Foster considered leaving college early for the NFL draft. However, his coach convinced him to stay for his senior year. This was a decision Foster later regretted. He played under new coaches and in a new offensive system. He had only one game with over 100 rushing yards. Foster finished his senior season with 570 yards and one touchdown.
Foster finished his college career as the school's second all-time leading rusher with 2,964 yards. He also had 742 receiving yards, which is second among all Tennessee players with over 1,000 rushing yards.
College Football Stats
| Season | Team | GP | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||||
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| Att | Yds | Avg | Y/G | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | |||
| 2005 | Tennessee | 11 | 183 | 879 | 4.8 | 79.9 | 66 | 5 | 14 | 148 | 10.6 | 39 | 0 |
| 2006 | Tennessee | 11 | 91 | 322 | 3.5 | 29.3 | 24 | 5 | 11 | 88 | 8.0 | 15 | 0 |
| 2007 | Tennessee | 14 | 245 | 1,193 | 4.9 | 85.2 | 59 | 12 | 39 | 340 | 8.7 | 65 | 2 |
| 2008 | Tennessee | 12 | 131 | 570 | 4.4 | 47.5 | 41 | 1 | 19 | 166 | 8.7 | 26 | 0 |
| Career | 48 | 650 | 2,964 | 4.6 | 61.8 | 66 | 23 | 83 | 742 | 8.9 | 65 | 2 | |
Professional Football Career
Foster's senior year in college caused his chances of being drafted by an NFL team to drop. He also had a hamstring injury that prevented him from fully participating in the NFL Scouting Combine. Because of these factors, Foster was not chosen in the 2009 NFL draft. However, several teams were interested in him as a free agent. He chose to sign with the Houston Texans in May 2009.
Houston Texans: Rising Star
Foster signed with the Houston Texans on May 1, 2009. He was briefly released but then signed to the Texans' practice squad. He joined the active roster on November 17. Foster made his NFL debut on November 23, 2009. He scored his first NFL touchdown on December 27, 2009, against the Miami Dolphins. He made his first career start on January 3, 2010, against the New England Patriots. In that game, he ran for 119 yards and scored two touchdowns.
Overall, in 2009, Foster played in six games. He finished with 257 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
2010 Season: Leading the League
Before the 2010 season, Foster changed his jersey number to #23. In the first game of the 2010 season, Foster became the starting running back. He broke many Texans franchise records. He rushed for 231 yards and three touchdowns in a 34–24 win over the Indianapolis Colts. This was the second-highest rushing total on an NFL opening day ever. He also had a 74-yard touchdown run against the Oakland Raiders, the longest in Texans history at the time.
Foster finished the 2010 season as the NFL's leading rusher with 1,616 rushing yards. He also had 604 receiving yards. He broke the record for most yards from scrimmage by an undrafted player. He was invited to his first Pro Bowl.
2011 Season: Playoff Debut
Foster had hamstring injuries during the 2011 preseason. This caused him to miss the first game of the season. He returned in Week 2 but re-injured his hamstring. He missed another game but came back strong against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He ran for 155 yards and scored a 42-yard touchdown, helping the Texans win.
He had a great game against the Tennessee Titans, rushing for 115 yards and two touchdowns. He also had 119 receiving yards and another touchdown. Overall, he finished the 2011 season with 1,224 rushing yards and ten touchdowns. He also had 617 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
The Texans finished the season with a 10–6 record and won their division. In the playoffs, Foster had 153 rushing yards and two touchdowns against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was invited to the 2012 Pro Bowl.
2012 Season: More Records
In March 2012, Foster signed a new contract with the Texans. He continued his strong play, starting the season with two rushing touchdowns against the Miami Dolphins. In Week 2, he rushed for 110 yards and a touchdown. On October 8, Foster reached 5,000 yards from scrimmage in his 40th career game. This made him one of the fastest players to reach this milestone.
He scored two touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers and the Baltimore Ravens. He also had 102 rushing yards and two touchdowns against the Detroit Lions. Foster was named the starting running back for the AFC in the 2013 Pro Bowl. He ended the season with a league-high 351 carries for 1,424 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns.
The Texans finished the season with a 12–4 record. In the playoffs, Foster had 140 rushing yards and a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals. He was ranked among the top players in the NFL by his peers.
2013 Season: Injury Challenges
Foster suffered a back injury before the 2013 season. This limited his play, but he still played in the first eight weeks. He had a touchdown in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans. In Week 9, he left a game with a season-ending back injury. He needed surgery for a ruptured disk in his back. Foster worked hard to recover and be healthy for the 2014 season.
2014 Season: Strong Comeback
Foster had a great comeback season in 2014. In the first game, he rushed for 103 yards. He had 138 rushing yards and a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders. He also had 157 rushing yards and two touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys. He recorded four straight games with over 100 rushing yards.
He finished the season with 1,246 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. He also had 327 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns. For the fourth time in his career, Foster rushed for over 1,000 yards. He was voted to his fourth Pro Bowl.
2015 Season: Final Texans Year
Foster started the 2015 season injured. He didn't play until Week 4. On October 25, 2015, he ruptured his Achilles tendon during a game. This injury ended his season. Foster played in only four games in 2015. He finished with 163 rushing yards and one touchdown. He also had 227 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The Texans released Foster on March 3, 2016. He left the Texans holding franchise records for career rushing yards (6,472) and rushing touchdowns (54).
Miami Dolphins and Retirement
On July 18, 2016, Foster signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins. He played in four games for the Dolphins, rushing for 55 yards. He then suffered another injury.
On October 24, 2016, Foster announced his retirement from the NFL. This was one day after his last game.
NFL Career Statistics
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| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fumbles | |||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Y/G | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2009 | HOU | 6 | 1 | 54 | 257 | 4.8 | 42.8 | 24 | 3 | 8 | 93 | 11.6 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | HOU | 16 | 13 | 327 | 1,616 | 4.9 | 101.0 | 74 | 16 | 66 | 604 | 9.2 | 50 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 | HOU | 13 | 13 | 278 | 1,224 | 4.4 | 94.2 | 43 | 10 | 53 | 617 | 11.6 | 78 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 2012 | HOU | 16 | 16 | 351 | 1,424 | 4.1 | 89.0 | 46 | 15 | 40 | 217 | 5.4 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 | HOU | 8 | 8 | 121 | 542 | 4.5 | 67.8 | 23 | 1 | 22 | 183 | 8.3 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | HOU | 13 | 13 | 260 | 1,246 | 4.8 | 95.8 | 51 | 8 | 38 | 327 | 8.6 | 56 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 | HOU | 4 | 4 | 63 | 163 | 2.6 | 40.8 | 16 | 1 | 22 | 227 | 10.3 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | MIA | 4 | 2 | 22 | 55 | 2.5 | 13.8 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 50 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 80 | 70 | 1,476 | 6,527 | 4.4 | 81.6 | 74 | 54 | 255 | 2,346 | 9.2 | 78 | 14 | 17 | 11 | |
NFL and Texans Records
- Most rushing yards against the Indianapolis Colts: (231)
- Most rushing yards in first three playoff games of career: (425)
- First player in NFL history to have 100+ rushing yards in his first three postseason games
- Most career rushing yards for the Texans (6,472)
- Most career rushing touchdowns for the Texans (54)
- Most rushing yards in a single season for the Texans: 1,616 (2010)
- Most rushing touchdowns in a single season for the Texans: 16 (2010)
Life Beyond Football
From a young age, Foster was interested in creative activities. He enjoyed poetry in elementary school and theater in high school.
Acting and Documentaries
Foster first appeared on television as an actor on the show Hawaii Five-0. He played himself in an episode that took place during the Pro Bowl.
After an injury in 2013, Foster joined the cast of the movie Draft Day. He played a running back getting drafted into the NFL. The film was released in April 2014. Foster has said he would act again if it doesn't interfere with his football career.
In 2015, Foster was a narrator for the documentary film Unity. In 2017, he had a small role in the movie Baywatch. In 2018, Foster was a contestant on the MTV series The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars. He competed to raise money for his charity, the Arian Foster Foundation.
Podcasts
Foster has also been a guest on several podcasts. He appeared on Joe Rogan's podcast in 2017. He discussed his interests in physics, astronomy, and his views on college and professional football. He also talked about dealing with sudden fame.
Foster started his own podcast, Now What? with Arian Foster, in 2017. He talks with guests about many different topics. In 2021, Foster launched another podcast called Macrodosing with PFT Commenter. This podcast discusses conspiracy theories and other interesting topics.
Music Career as Bobby Feeno
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Bobby Feeno
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| Birth name | Arian Isa Foster |
| Born | August 24, 1986 Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Uninterrupted |
On April 26, 2018, Foster released his first rap album, Flamingo & Koval. He uses the stage name Bobby Feeno. The album was released under LeBron James’s record label, Uninterrupted. A docuseries called Becoming Bobby Feeno showed his journey into the music industry.
Personal Life and Interests
Arian Foster studied philosophy at the University of Tennessee. He is also a big fan of writing poetry. His first name, Arian, comes from "Aquarian," which means "water bearer" or "holder of knowledge."
Sporting News once called Foster "the most interesting man in the NFL." He became a vegan for a short time in 2012. Foster has also shared his political views, stating he is "in the Green Party." He voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election. Foster was raised as a Muslim but now identifies as an atheist.
