University of Nevada Athletics

Nevada

2012: Is expected to compete for a starting job at one of the defensive end positions after playing mostly in a reserve role in 2011.

2011: Played in nine games with one start ... Recorded eight tackles on the year ... Set a career high with four tackles against New Mexico State when he made his first career start ... Was also credited with a half-sack against the Aggies ... Broke up a pass against Idaho.

2010: Played in a handful of games as a redshirt freshman ... Credited with four tackles, including a career-best three against New Mexico State.

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[apos]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.

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