Barry Foster was drafted No. 128 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1990 NFL Draft out of Arkansas. 62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #128
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1990
- NFL games
- 62
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3413th at Arkansas
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Barry Foster came off the board in 1990.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Arkansas
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 62
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3413th among Arkansas picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 34100% of career value
- Final season
- 19944 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 128
Who came off the board on either side of Barry Foster.
Miami
Texas
Syracuse · 1× Pro Bowl
Louisiana · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Arkansas in the 1990 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Arkansas
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Barry Foster in the 1990 NFL Draft
Barry Foster is a Running back out of Arkansas selected No. 128 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1990 NFL Draft. 62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Arkansas has produced 127 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 Barry Foster drafted?
Barry Foster was selected No. 128 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1990 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/barry-foster.
What college did Barry Foster play for?
Barry Foster played college football at Arkansas in the SEC. See every Arkansas draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/arkansas-razorbacks.
How did Barry Foster's NFL career turn out?
62 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1990/barry-foster.