Nevada
2010: Is expected to compete for playing time at one of the defensive end positions.

2009: Did not play while redshirting his first season at Nevada … Made the travel squad for the Sheraton Hawai`i Bowl game against SMU.

High School
A graduate of Esparto (Calif.) High School … Was a two-year letterman for coach Rod Trotton … Also lettered in basketball … Was a two-time all-league selection … Was named the team's Most Valuable Player.

Personal
Born Samuel Joseph Foster on Dec. 7, 1990 in Woodland, Calif. … Son of Carrie Foster and John and Michelle Foster … Has two brothers, Andrew and Ricky, and a sister, Nicole … Majoring in criminal justice and wants to be a fish and game warden.