Akeem Foster (born March 20, 1987) is a professional Canadian football wide receiver for the Kotka Eagles of the Finnish 1st Division. Prior to that, Foster had been a member of the Edmonton Eskimos[1] of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted 25th overall by the BC Lions in the 2010 CFL Draft and signed a contract with the team on May 25, 2010.[2] During the 2013 CFL season, the Lions traded him in exchange for Buck Pierce. He played college football for the St. Francis Xavier X-Men. Foster played for the Tri-Cities Fever of the Indoor Football League in 2016.[3]
| Kotka Eagles | |
 Akeem Foster in 2012 | |
| Born: | March 20, 1987 Ajax, Ontario |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | WR |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| University | St. Francis Xavier |
| High school | Notre Dame C.S.S. (Ajax, ON) |
| CFL draft | 2010, round: 4, pick: 25 |
| Drafted by | BC Lions |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2010–2013 | BC Lions |
| 2013 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2014 | Edmonton Eskimos |
| 2016 | Tri-Cities Fever |
| 2017 | Nebraska Danger |
| Career highlights and awards | |
References
edit- ^ "Home | Edmonton Journal".
- ^ http://www.bclions.com/article/lions-secure-class-of-2010 Archived 2010-08-29 at the Wayback Machine Lions secure class of 2010
- ^ "Fever Sign Former Grey Cup Champion". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. November 18, 2015. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
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