Texans scoop up RB D'Onta Foreman in 3rd round
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The Houston Texans have selected running back D'Onta Foreman out of Texas in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, 89th overall.
A big, physical runner, Foreman could be a strong complement to the speedy Lamar Miller in Houston's backfield rotation.
Foreman makes the jump to the NFL on the heels of an insanely productive junior season, where he racked up 2,028 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns.
D'Onta Foreman Bio
Position: RB
School: Texas
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 233 lbs
Strengths
- Physical rusher; frequently breaks arm tackles and carries defenders for extra yards.
- Strong lower body allows him to maintain balance while getting knocked side to side by defenders.
- Good speed and athleticism for his size.
Weaknesses
- Ball security issues.
- Prolific rushing numbers at Texas could've been inflated due to poor defensive competition.
- Struggles in pass protection (NFL.com).
Combine Results
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yard Dash | 4.45 sec* |
| Bench Press | 18 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 33 inches* |
| Broad Jump | 120 inches* |
| 3-cone Drill | 7.21 sec* |
| 20-yard Shuttle | 4.26 sec* |
*Unofficial pro day numbers