By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
As expected, former Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster fell in the 2017 NFL Draft. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers.
The 49ers traded with the Seattle Seahawks to get the 31st overall pick in the draft. Then, with the selection, the 49ers drafted Foster.
He fell in the draft due to concerns over his health, according to reports. He also had an incident with a hospital worker during the NFL Scouting Combine.
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Like many rookies, Foster may have to showcase his talents in practice to show that he deserves a starting spot. This may happen early on to begin the season, or it may happen later in the season.
In 2016, in his final season with the Crimson Tide, he had 115 tackles in 15 games. He also had 13 tackles for a loss and 5.0 sacks.
He also had two pass deflections. Foster was also named an All-American for his performances.
The 115 tackles and 5.0 sacks were the most that he had in a season with the Crimson Tide.
Foster is joining a team that went 2-14 under first-year head coach Chip Kelly. After the season, Kelly was fired.
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Antoine Bethea was the only 49ers defensive player who led the team with 110 tackles. He had 27 more tackles than Gerald Hodges and Nick Bellore, who had 83 tackles each.
Ahmad Brooks and DeForest Buckner led the 49ers with 6.0 sacks apiece. Three additional players — Eli Harold, Hodges, and Ronald Blair — had 3.0 sacks each.
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