Jakari Elijah Armon Foster (born April 1, 2003) is an American football safety. He previously played at North Alabama, Hutchinson CC, and Louisiana Tech.
Early life Foster played high school football at Piedmont High School. He played as both a defensive back and wide receiver and earned first-team all-state honors at defensive back in 2019 and 2020. During the 2019 3A title game, Foster caught the game-winning touchdown pass in Piedmont's victory over Mobile Christian.
Foster committed to play college football at the University of North Alabama.
College career As a freshman, Foster appeared in three games, earning a redshirt. After the season, he transferred to Hutchinson Community College. At Hutchinson, Foster appeared in 11 games over two seasons and amassed 29 total tackles, a forced fumble and one interception and four pass breakups. After the 2023 season, he transferred to Louisiana Tech. During his first season with the Bulldogs, Foster played in all 13 games and recorded 33 tackles, one interception, and a forced fumble. He had a career high 11 tackles in the game against UTEP. In 2025, Foster significantly increased his production, leading the FBS with 8 interceptions. He also notched 4 pass deflections, 58 tackles, and a fumble recovery over 13 games.
On December 4, 2025, Foster declared for the 2026 NFL draft.
College statistics Legend Led NCAA Division I FBS Bold Career high
SeasonTeamGPTacklesInterceptionsFumblesSoloAstCmbTfLSckIntYdsAvgTDPDFFFRTD2021North Alabama30110.00.0000.0000002022Hutchinson CC61340.00.0000.0010002023Hutchinson CC51510250.00.0100.0031002024Louisiana Tech131815330.00.0100.0011002025Louisiana Tech132632581.50.0 8678.414100Career4060611211.50.010676.719300
Professional career Foster went undrafted during the 2026 NFL draft, but received an invitation to the Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints rookie minicamps.
Personal life Foster is the son of Shalonda Monique Stitts and Mayeis Nytcanga Foster.
Foster is an avid golfer.
References
External links North Alabama Lions bio Hutchinson CC Blue Dragons bio Louisiana Tech Bulldogs bio