Roy Foster was drafted No. 24 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft out of USC. 165 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #24
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 165
- Years as starter
- 8
- Career AV
- 7019th at USC
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Roy Foster came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
165 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value
- Games played
- 165
- Seasons as a starter
- 8
- Career approximate value
- 7019th among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 5376% of career value
- Final season
- 199311 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 24
Who came off the board on either side of Roy Foster.
Iowa
Notre Dame
Kentucky State
Mississippi State
USC in the 1982 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Roy Foster in the 1982 NFL Draft
Roy Foster is a Guard out of USC selected No. 24 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft. 165 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value USC has produced 252 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Roy Foster drafted?
Roy Foster was selected No. 24 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/roy-foster.
What college did Roy Foster play for?
Roy Foster played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Roy Foster's NFL career turn out?
165 regular-season games · 8 seasons as a starter · 70 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/roy-foster.