Eddie Foster

Edward Ervin Foster (born June 5, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for two seasons with the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Oilers in the eighth round of the 1977 NFL draft after playing college football for the Houston Cougars.

Early life Edward Ervin Foster was born on June 5, 1954, in Houston, Texas. He played high school football at Kashmere High School in Houston, Texas and was a two-year starter. He caught three passes for 63 yards in 1973, 12 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown in 1974, 13 passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns in 1975, and 26 passes for 524 yards and four touchdowns in 1976. Foster's 20.2 yards per catch was the highest in the Southwest Conference (SWC) that season. In 2012, the 1976 Houston Cougars football team was inducted into the University of Houston Hall of Honor.

Professional career Foster was selected by the Houston Oilers in the eighth round, with the 205th overall pick, of the 1977 NFL draft as a wide receiver. Foster appeared in the first game of the 1979 season and was released soon after on September 8, 1979.