D'Onta Foreman

BIOGRAPHY

D'Onta Foreman was born on April 24th, 1996, in Texas City, Texas. He is a runningback in the NFL.

Prior to his college career, Foreman attended Texas City High School, where he played running back and defensive end for the Stingarees football team. During his high school football career, he rushed for 4,382 yards (8.2 YPC) with 61 touchdowns, including 2,102 yards and 31 touchdowns as a senior.

During his freshman season in 2010, Foreman rushed 77 times for 391 yards (5.1 YPC) and two touchdowns. He was given an honorable mention for All-District 24-4A as a running back. In 2011 during his sophomore season, Foreman rushed for 816 yards and ten touchdowns on 138 carries (5.9 YPC) while catching 20 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns and returning eight kickoffs for 262 yards (32.7 YPR) and one touchdown. He was selected first-team All-District 24-4A and Special Teams Player of the Year in 2011.

During his junior season in 2012, Foreman rushed 112 times for 1,073 yards (9.6 YPC) and 18 touchdowns while also tallying 40 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, one sack, and nine pressures. He helped Texas City to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the 4A DII area playoffs. Foreman was named first-team All-District 24-4A as a running back and second-team as a linebacker.

In 2013 during his senior season, Foreman rushed for 2,102 yards and 31 touchdowns on 202 carries (10.4 YPC). He recorded 22 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss and five sacks, five pressures, one interception, and returned kickoffs. While helping lead Texas City to a 12-1 record and an appearance in the 4A DII regional playoffs in 2013, Foreman rushed for over 100 yards in all but one game, including three 200-yard contests. He earned first-team All-District 24-4A honors as both a running back and a defensive end. Foreman was named second-team 4A All-State as a running back by the Associated Press in 2013 and also shared 2013 District 24-4A MVP honors with his brother, Armanti. He participated in the 2014 Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl.

The Houston Texans selected Foreman in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans signed Foreman to a four-year contract. Overall, he finished his rookie season with 327 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, six receptions, and 83 receiving yards.