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Missouri OL Javon Foster Announces Tigers Return

The Tigers landed maybe their biggest commitment of the offseason thus far on Saturday, and it came from within their own roster.

Matt Galatzan

Missouri OL Javon Foster Announces Tigers Return
Missouri OL Javon Foster Announces Tigers Return /

The Missouri Tigers got some excellent news on Saturday, with their No. 1 offensive lineman, Javon Foster, announcing his return for one more season. 

Foster had NFL Draft possibilities in 2023 but despite graduating in the fall, has now chosen to return to Columbia and improve his stock. 

Although Foster possesses the necessary frame to play in the NFL, he’s by no means a giant at the tackle spot, nor is he an athletic unicorn with skill player measurables. 

Instead, Foster has tirelessly refined his technique over his four years at Mizzou, resulting in a high-motor run-blocking style and excellent balance after contact that allows him to move defenders against their will.

What will help the Detroit product stand out to scouts is his ability to keep his nose to the grindstone and continue to work. It took Foster until his fourth year to earn the starting spot at Mizzou. 

With another full offseason as the starter under his belt, the Tigers’ starting left tackle should be looking as comfortable as ever by being Mizzou’s anchor on the offensive line. 

If he can hold his own in the pass-rushing factory that is the SEC, then Javon Foster should hear his name called fairly early in the 2024 NFL Draft.

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Matt Galatzan
MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Managing Editor and Publisher of MizzouSportsTalk.com, AllAggies.com and LonghornsCountry.com, as well as the Editor-In-Chief of InsideTheBears.com, TheGroveReport.com, RamDigest.com, AllSeahawks.com, and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels. For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com

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