Javon Foster OT Missouri | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Javon Foster OT Missouri
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 5.30 seconds (42%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Age: 24.8 DOB: 03/31/2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | |
Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
Draft Year: 2024 | |
40 time: 5.30 seconds (42%*) | |
Age: 24.8 DOB: 03/31/2000 | |
Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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Overall Rating: | 82.3 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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78% |
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Pass Blocking: |
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89% |
Run Blocking: |
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89% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
4th
Overall Rank:
#129
Position rank:
#27
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College Games: 46 College Snaps: 2855 | ||
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#121
Pos Rank:
#101
State Rank:
#27
College Combine Results
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Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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Liam Eichenberg - Notre Dame |
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100% |
Max Mitchell - Louisiana |
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92% |
Cordell Volson - North Dakota State |
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89% |
Drafted: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 114 (JAX)
Draft Profile: Bio
Javon Foster, OT out of Missouri, has charted an impressive ascent from a three-star recruit to an anchor on the Tigers' offensive line. After redshirting in 2018, Foster's trajectory took a sharp upward turn, culminating in a breakout 2023 season where he started every game at left tackle. His collegiate career, highlighted by 41 starts, showcases his durability and adaptability, having lined up on both sides of the line. Foster's senior year achievements include First-Team All-SEC and Third-Team All-America honors, underscoring his impact in the trenches.Scouting Report: Strengths
- Excellent use of length to establish and sustain contact, effectively keeping rushers at bay.
- Exhibits great athletic ability to mirror rushers and effectively manage space in run blocking and pass protection.
- Demonstrates powerful initial strikes and play strength, particularly noticeable in opening rushing lanes and countering bull rushers.
- Skilled in operating in space, showcasing ability to reach and cut off backside lanes and move to the second level with precision.
- Consistently seeks additional work in pass protection, displaying a proactive approach to blocking.
- Displays versatility with significant experience at both tackle spots, enhancing his value to NFL teams.
- Uses clever feints and diverse pass set techniques to disrupt pass rushers and keep them guessing.
- Notable improvement in technique from 2022 to 2023, indicating a strong capacity for development and coaching receptiveness.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Occasionally overextends and lunges in pass protection, making him susceptible to rush counters.
- Lacks consistent footwork and balance, which can lead to slipping off blocks or being overpowered.
- Struggles with timing and effectiveness of punches in pass protection, often slow to reset if initial contact misses.
- Displays challenges in handling stunts and blitzes, indicating a need for improvement in spatial awareness and reaction time.
- Can play with high pad level, particularly in run blocking, reducing leverage and drive block effectiveness.
Scouting Report: Summary
Javon Foster enters the NFL Draft as a raw but intriguing offensive tackle prospect, with a frame that screams NFL readiness. At Missouri, he displayed the foundational traits of an effective lineman: significant arm length, quick off the snap, and a knack for engaging and sustaining blocks. His tape shows a player who can anchor against the bull rush and exhibit lateral mobility to mirror edge rushers, critical skills for pass protection at the next level. However, Foster's game tape also reveals technical deficiencies—overreliance on upper body strength, inconsistent pad level, and lapses in footwork—that savvy NFL defenders will exploit.In the trenches, Foster's athleticism and play strength stand out, particularly in zone blocking schemes where his ability to reach second-level targets shines. Yet, his tendency to lunge and play with high pads raises concerns about leverage and balance against NFL-caliber power and technique. Foster's potential is palpable in his ability to adjust and adapt; his senior year improvements under a new offensive line coach underscore a positive trajectory. However, the transition to the pros will require a steep learning curve, focusing on refining footwork, hand placement, and punch timing to maximize his physical tools.
Javon Foster percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Javon Foster (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
120.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
33.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.