Like many of Missouri football's standouts from last season, Javon Foster had been in Columbia for a long time. Also like many of those standouts, his final season in black and gold was a memorable one, as his efforts played a big part in the Tigers finishing the 2023 season in the top 10 of the AP Poll for the first time since 2013.
After drafting LSU wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. in the first round, the Jaguars used their second and third round picks on defense with the selections of LSU defensive tackle Maason Smith and Florida State defensive back Jarrian Jones. Foster will likely be a depth piece for Jacksonville, as Cam Robinson and Anton Harrison both hold the starting tackle spots at the moment.
Foster is the first Missouri offensive tackle selected since the Seattle Seahawks picked Justin Britt in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft. offensive line, but how well his game translates to the next level is a bit of a question mark. Sure, he’s powerful, and has a lot of overall potential. But his footwork is a bit suspect considering what’s usually required of a tackle in the NFL, where the outside pass rush will make-or-break linemen, and teams covet blockers who can effectively pull.
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