The 49ers currently own the second overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft, which kicks off on April 27.
Foster was a popular choice as the 49ers' selection within numerous mock drafts. Of course, that was before an incident with a student hospital worker resulted in the prospect being sent home from the NFL Scouting Combine early. He is still expected to be a high selection and likely the top linebacker in the draft.
Following the incident, Foster wrote an apology letter to all 32 NFL teams.
Letter Alabama LB Reuben Foster sent to NFL teams, offering up another meeting with him: pic.twitter.com/pjzzzrOAhe
As a senior at Alabama in 2016, Foster finished with 115 tackles, 13 for losses, and five sacks. He was awarded the Butkus Award, which is given to the nation's best linebacker. The 6-foot, 229-pound Foster, who will turn 23 in April, has 211 tackles, 23 of which were for a loss, seven sacks, and nine passes defended in three years with Alabama.
Foster was not scheduled to participate in on-field drills at the NFL Scouting Combine. In February, the Alabama linebacker underwent surgery on his right shoulder to repair a torn rotator cuff. The injury will prevent Foster from working out for NFL teams prior to the NFL Draft.
Last season, the 49ers defense was last in the league in rushing yards allowed. The 2,654 yards allowed on the ground set a 49ers franchise record. The defense was also an NFL-worst in total yards allowed and points allowed.
NaVorro Bowman among several former 49ers named in 129 modern-era nominees for Hall of Fame
By Site Staff
Sep 20
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the list of 129 modern-era nominees for the Class of 2023. Below are the former San Francisco 49ers on the list.
K Gary Anderson
WR Anquan Boldin
LB NaVorro Bowman
QB Jeff Garcia
S Merton Hanks
S Tim McDonald
DL Justin Smith
LB Takeo Spikes
TE Wesley Walls
RB Ricky Watters
LB Patrick Willis
This is the first nomination for Bowman, who spent eight seasons with the 49ers. Willis was a finalist in 2022. The modern-era nominees will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November and then to 15 finalists in January.
Below is a list of all 129 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of
49ers-Broncos: Arik Armstead among 6 inactives for Niners; George Kittle set to play
By David Bonilla
Sep 25
The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Week 3 matchup on the road against the Denver Broncos. These players will not suit up for Sunday's game.
Inactives:
DL Arik Armstead (foot)
OL Daniel Brunskill (hamstring)
RB Tyrion Davis-Price (ankle)
TE Tyler Kroft (knee)
DL Kemoko Turay
OL Nick Zakelj
Tight end George Kittle is set to play for the first time this season. He missed Weeks 1 and 2 with a groin injury.
Defensive lineman Arik Armstead tested his foot before kickoff but is unable to go. He is inactive. The defender sustained his foot injury last weekend against the Seattle Seahawks and did not practice this past week.
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49ers mailbag: Is Shanahan on the hot seat? Did the coach not want to draft Trey Lance? How's the interior OL look? And other questions answered
By Marc Adams
Sep 21
The San Francisco 49ers won...and lost on Sunday. The win came by beating the Seattle Seahawks, something the 49ers have not done much of over the last 10 years. The loss came when Trey Lance broke his ankle. He's believed to be lost for the season.
It's been a rough first two weeks for 49ers fans. First there was the frustrating loss in Chicago, and now the injury to Lance. And to make matters worse, running back Ty Davis-Price sustained a high-ankle sprain that could sideline him for a few weeks. As you well know, Elijah Mitchell will already miss about two months with an MCL sprain.
Injuries are beginning to mount. But fortunately for you, I'm fully healthy and ready to share this week's 49ers mailbag with you. Let's get to it.
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49ers Notebook: Talanoa Hufanga's improvement; Brian Griese's impact; DJ Jones talks 49ers; Why is Jimmy G so loud?
By Kirk Larrabee
Sep 22
Today marked another day of media rounds for the San Francisco 49ers, with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans, and run game coordinator/offensive line coach Chris Foerster being among those to speak to reporters in Santa Clara.
Among the topics discussed in those media sessions were the improvement of safety Talanoa Hufanga, the impact of new quarterbacks coach Brian Griese, and where Jimmy Garoppolo gets his vocal power from. There were also some quotes of note to come from outside 49ers facilities, including some thoughts from former 49ers defensive tackle D.J. Jones as he gets set to face his former team when the 49ers face the Broncos in Denver on Sunday night.
Here's a rundown of those topics and more in this version of 49ers
