This is a kid who came into the program back in 2013 as a three-star recruit who was ranked as the No. 96 running back in that class. One of the many great things about Foster was that he was a local kid.
Foster grew up in Peoria, Illinois where he attended Richwoods High School and was a dominant player for the Knights on the football field. He finished his high school career with 6,401 rushing yards, which ranked No. 5 all-time in the state of Illinois.
The Fighting Illini received Foster in the class of 2013 and it was an exciting time for him and the program.