Alabama landed one of the top uncommitted prospects in the nation moments ago when Monaca (Pa.) Central Valley wide receiver Robert Foster selected the Crimson Tide over hometown Pitt. The 6-foot-2, 185-pounder made the commitment at a press conference held at his high school.
Fosterās recruitment was intense heading down to the wire with Pitt posing a substantial challenge to Alabama. He visited the Capstone three times over the past year- once for A-Day, once in the summer, and lastly for an official visit in October. He visited Pitt numerous times and took his official there on November 16.
The electric playmaker becomes the Crimson Tideās 20th commitment in the class of 2013 and 14th from outside the state of Alabama. The Tide currently have commitments from 12 different states. Fosterās recruiter of record for Alabama was linebackers coach, Lance Thompson.
The Western Pennsylvania star becomes Alabamaās fourth five-star recruit according to 247Sports, joining Tide commits Jonathan Allen, OJ Howard, and Derrick Henry. He also becomes the highest-ranked wide receiver to commit to the Tide since Julio Jones.
Foster, who is set to participate in the Under Armour All-America Game in January, had an outstanding senior campaign, hauling in 45 receptions for 756 yards and 14 touchdowns to go with 549 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground. On defense, he added 67 tackles, 4 interceptions, 8 pass breakups, and one fumble recovery.
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Robert Foster kicked off his Christmas break in style, as the five-star prospect announced his college decision at his high school Friday afternoon. Foster had his choice of any school he wanted. He narrowed his choices to Pittsburgh and Alabama last month, after taking official visits to both schools. On Friday, an Foster chose the Crimson Tide.
"I want to thank my whole high school, I'll always rep my high school wherever I'm at." Foster added.
Foster gives the Tide a third wide receiver in the class of 2013, joining Ardarius Stewart and Raheem Falkins. The talented senior made the announcement at the school cafeteria.
Foster remained emotional throughout the brief press conference, taking the microphone after his mother addressed the crowd wearing a Pitt sweatshirt.
"I love you all and I want to do it for the Valley," He said.
Foster will play in next Monty's Under Armour All-American Bowl in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Stay tuned for more from Foster's announcement.
CUMULATIVE CAREER NUMBERS
2010: 45 carries, 406 yards 3 TD; 25 catches, 520 yards. 7 TD 16 tackles, 2 INT
2011: 36 carries, 419 yards, 2 TD; 37 catches, 584 yards. 5 TD; 9 kick returns, 322 yards; 4 punt returns, 184 yards; 57 tackles, 4 INT
2012: 57 carries, 481 yards, 12 TD; 45 catches, 763 yards, 8 TD; 11 kick returns, 323 yards; 12 punt returns, 334 yards; 67 tackles, 4 INT
CAREER: 138 carries, 1,306 rushing yards (9.5 avg) 17 TD; 107 catches, 1,867 yards (17.4 avg) 20 TD; 20 kick returns, 645 yards (32.3 avg); 16 punt returns, 518 yards (32.4 avg) 140 tackles, 10 INT
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Fosterās recruitment was intense heading down to the wire with Pitt posing a substantial challenge to Alabama. He visited the Capstone three times over the past year- once for A-Day, once in the summer, and lastly for an official visit in October. He visited Pitt numerous times and took his official there on November 16.
The electric playmaker becomes the Crimson Tideās 20th commitment in the class of 2013 and 14th from outside the state of Alabama. The Tide currently have commitments from 12 different states. Fosterās recruiter of record for Alabama was linebackers coach, Lance Thompson.
The Western Pennsylvania star becomes Alabamaās fourth five-star recruit according to 247Sports, joining Tide commits Jonathan Allen, OJ Howard, and Derrick Henry. He also becomes the highest-ranked wide receiver to commit to the Tide since Julio Jones.
Foster, who is set to participate in the Under Armour All-America Game in January, had an outstanding senior campaign, hauling in 45 receptions for 756 yards and 14 touchdowns to go with 549 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground. On defense, he added 67 tackles, 4 interceptions, 8 pass breakups, and one fumble recovery.
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Robert Foster kicked off his Christmas break in style, as the five-star prospect announced his college decision at his high school Friday afternoon. Foster had his choice of any school he wanted. He narrowed his choices to Pittsburgh and Alabama last month, after taking official visits to both schools. On Friday, an Foster chose the Crimson Tide.
"I want to thank my whole high school, I'll always rep my high school wherever I'm at." Foster added.
Foster gives the Tide a third wide receiver in the class of 2013, joining Ardarius Stewart and Raheem Falkins. The talented senior made the announcement at the school cafeteria.
Foster remained emotional throughout the brief press conference, taking the microphone after his mother addressed the crowd wearing a Pitt sweatshirt.
"I love you all and I want to do it for the Valley," He said.
Foster will play in next Monty's Under Armour All-American Bowl in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Stay tuned for more from Foster's announcement.
CUMULATIVE CAREER NUMBERS
2010: 45 carries, 406 yards 3 TD; 25 catches, 520 yards. 7 TD 16 tackles, 2 INT
2011: 36 carries, 419 yards, 2 TD; 37 catches, 584 yards. 5 TD; 9 kick returns, 322 yards; 4 punt returns, 184 yards; 57 tackles, 4 INT
2012: 57 carries, 481 yards, 12 TD; 45 catches, 763 yards, 8 TD; 11 kick returns, 323 yards; 12 punt returns, 334 yards; 67 tackles, 4 INT
CAREER: 138 carries, 1,306 rushing yards (9.5 avg) 17 TD; 107 catches, 1,867 yards (17.4 avg) 20 TD; 20 kick returns, 645 yards (32.3 avg); 16 punt returns, 518 yards (32.4 avg) 140 tackles, 10 INT
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