George Foster

George Foster started 2007 with his new team, the Detroit Lions. Foster was part of a three player trade that takes him to Detroit to solidify and provide experience for a meager offensive front that allowed the most sacks in the NFC and finished worst in NFL total rushing in 2006.  George started in 8 games for the Lions, where they notched a 6-2 record and were atop of the NFC North Division.

Prior to joining the Lions, Foster helped the Broncos become the number one rushing offense in the AFC from 2004-2006.  Starting at right tackle, George paved the way for a second consecutive 1,000 yard rushing season for Tatum Bell as well as helping Mike Bell rack up an additional 677 yards rushing in his NFL rookie season. The Broncos maintained their dominance in the running game in 2006, rushing for 2,152 total yards.

Starting all 16 games in 2005 for Denver, George played a key part in helping Mike Anderson rush for 1,014 yards and Tatum Bell who rushed for 921 yards. The team gained the second-most rushing yards (2,539) in Bronco history. Foster's strong play on the O-Line led the way to the NFL's 2nd ranked rushing offense and 5th ranked offense overall. Foster was a big reason for Denver's advancing to the 2005 AFC West Championship game.

George was a highly thought of draft choice in 2003. In 2004 he proved why so many experts felt that way. Foster started all 16 games at right tackle and did not miss an offensive snap. George was part of a line that set a franchise record by allowing only 15 sacks, shattering the previous best of 22 sacks set in 1971. Foster helped rookie Tatum Bell post the first 100-yard game of his career, marking only the second time in franchise history that three different Broncos have had at least one 100-yard game in a season.

Coming out of college NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. said that University of Georgia football star George Foster “has the skills all NFL teams desire” at the offensive tackle position. The Denver Broncos recognized those skills and selected Foster with the 20th overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft and in 2004 it all paid off.

Playing his college ball at the University of Georgia, Foster was part of an offensive line that helped the Bulldogs finish with a #3 national ranking in both major polls and also helped the team win a school record 13 games, including victories in the SEC Championship game and the 2003 Nokia Sugar Bowl. Foster and the offensive line paved the way for the Bulldog offense all season long, as it averaged an SEC-best 32 points per game and garnered an offensive passing efficiency of 138.9. For his efforts, Foster was selected to play in the 2003 Senior Bowl.

A native of Macon, GA, George is involved in many off the field organizations such as the Special Olympics and special educational programs. He takes great pride in helping others reach their goals, and to become stronger individuals.  As a member of the Broncos, George co-hosted “Football Playbook”, a weekly Broncos highlight show that aired on Fox Sports Rocky Mountain in 13 states.  He has also participated in the NFL Gospel Choir during the NFL’s Super Bowl week.  After football, George hopes to get into broadcasting.  George and his wife Shanita oversee the George Foster Foundation.

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