Arian Foster
American football player
Born
August 24th, 1986
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Arian Foster played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins. A standout at the University of Tennessee, Foster went undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft. He signed with the Texans, where he quickly established himself as a key player. His breakout season came in 2010, leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns and earning a Pro Bowl selection. In 2011, he was named the NFL rushing yards leader and received the First-team All-Pro designation. Foster also achieved success in the playoffs, helping the Texans reach the AFC Divisional Round in 2011. Beyond football, he pursued a career in music and acting, showcasing talents outside of athletics.
Led the NFL in rushing yards (2011)
Selected for the Pro Bowl (2010, 2011)
Helped the Texans reach the playoffs (2011)
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