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D.J. Foster

RB

D.J. Foster is an NFL RB. He last played in 2020 with ARI, a career spanning 5 NFL seasons. Agility is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 19 catches for 142 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 205#

College

Arizona State

Draft

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Seasons

2016–2020

2017 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
32.5

12th percentile among RBs · limited sample

7 games · 23 touches

Volume×0.1-0.68
Receiving×0.14-2.24
Total EPA×0.24-1.02
Conversion×0.1-0.53
Ball security×0.06+0.34
Yards/carry×0.12-0.13
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.45

2017 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed38▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst48▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.

Agility97▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).

Size44▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency26▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry44▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion27▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving1▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security66▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume39▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency4▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020ARI47.16217
2019ARI51.82
2017ARI32.571917133
2016NE4732412

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, D.J. Foster has played in 18 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NE (2016), ARI (2017–2020).

He has rushed for 45 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 19 passes for 142 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2017 with ARI: 133 yards and 0 touchdowns in 7 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2017 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
10
2.5/g
68
17/g
0
Away3
7
2.3/g
65
22/g
0
In division2
3
1.5/g
37
19/g
0
Out of division5
14
2.8/g
96
19/g
0
In wins4
9
2.3/g
65
16/g
0
In losses3
8
2.7/g
68
23/g
0
On grass5
14
2.8/g
90
18/g
0
On turf2
3
1.5/g
43
22/g
0
Indoors5
12
2.4/g
94
19/g
0
Outdoors2
5
2.5/g
39
20/g
0

2017 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 11HOU2 rec, 26 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 12JAX4 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD45.6
Week 13LAR5 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD12.9
Week 14TEN7 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 15WAS4 rec, 22 yds, 0 TD35.7
Week 16NYG3 rec, 24 yds, 0 TD55.5
Week 17SEA3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD40.3

D.J. Foster — common questions

What position does D.J. Foster play?
D.J. Foster is listed as an RB.
Which teams has D.J. Foster played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), D.J. Foster has played for NE (2016), ARI (2017–2020).
Where did D.J. Foster go to college?
D.J. Foster played college football at Arizona State.
How many touchdowns has D.J. Foster scored?
D.J. Foster has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is D.J. Foster's ScoutIndex Rating?
D.J. Foster rated 47.1 for 2020, the 36th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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