Reuben Foster is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by San Francisco 49ers in the first round of 2017 NFL Draft. As of 2018, Reuben Foster net worth is estimated to be $3 million.
Foster was born on April 4, 1994 in Roanoke, Alabama but later moved to Georgia after completing his sixth grade. He went to Troup County High School where he started to play football. He completed his freshman season with 110 tackles and then added 112 as a sophomore.
Reuben completed his junior season at Troup County High School with 185 tackles, including 34 tackles for loss and 18 sacks. In 2012, he moved to Alabama and got enrolled at Auburn High School. During his senior year, he recorded 80 tackles and two sacks. He also helped his team to advance to the quarterfinals of the Class 6A playoffs. He also participated in the 2013 Under Armour All-America Game.
Foster was selected by San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. On June 9, 2017, he signed a four-year contract, $9.03 million contract with $6.87 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $4.71 million.
His first match with the San Francisco 49ers came against the Carolina Panthers where he recorded three solo tackles and deflected a pass during 23-3 loss. He finished his rookie season with 72 combined tackles and a pass deflection in ten games.
On November 24, 2018, Foster was released by San Francisco 49ers after he was arrested on a suspicion of domestic violence. The 24 year old was arrested at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Tampa, Florida before the 49ers game against Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Foster has a daughter named A’Zyia with the younger sister of Auburn linebacker Tray Blackmon.