John Lynch has repeatedly emphasized how much he likes Reuben Foster’s football makeup and dedication to the game. There are off-field and injury concerns surrounding the pick, but if he stays healthy and out of trouble, the sky’s the limit.
Foster is a big tackler with a nose for the ball, and one former competitor pointed out just how great he was at it. The SEC is holding a multi-day media event in preparation for the upcoming college football season, and Arkansas center Frank Ragnow was extremely complimentary of Foster. He said the Alabama linebacker was the best defensive player he had faced to date, and that his ability to know what was coming was “freaky.