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Robert Foster

WR

Robert Foster plays WR in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2022 with NYG, capping a 5-season NFL career. He graded out among the best WRs in the league last season — a 77.5 ScoutIndex Rating, the 93rd percentile at the position. His yac ability stands out most — the 88th percentile at the position. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 32 catches for 642 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'2", 196#

College

Alabama

Draft

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Seasons

2018–2022

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
42.8

34th percentile among WRs · limited sample

3 games · 6 targets

Role×0.14-0.76
Hands×0.1-0.23
Volume×0.12-0.89
Total EPA×0.22-0.60
EPA/target×0.3+0.06
Yards/target×0.12-0.26

2020 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed76▶

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

Burst7▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility60▶

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

Size52▶

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

Receiving

Hands18▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat70▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability88▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share26▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share34▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency52▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume23▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020WAS42.83237
2019BUF27.91029364
2018BUF77.511275413

Career profile

Robert Foster has appeared in 24 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: BUF (2018–2019), WAS (2020).

He has rushed for 29 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 32 passes for 642 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2018 with BUF: 541 yards and 3 touchdowns in 11 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2018: a 77.5, in the 93rd percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 14SF—32.4
Week 15SEA1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD46.8
Week 16CAR1 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD52.7

Robert Foster — common questions

What position does Robert Foster play?
Robert Foster is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Robert Foster played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Robert Foster has played for BUF (2018–2019), WAS (2020).
Where did Robert Foster go to college?
Robert Foster played college football at Alabama.
How many touchdowns has Robert Foster scored?
Robert Foster has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Robert Foster's ScoutIndex Rating?
Robert Foster rated 42.8 for 2020, the 34th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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