D'Onta Foreman

Short Biography

D'Onta Foreman (born April 24, 1996) is an American football running back for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas.High school careerForeman attended Texas City High School in Texas City, Texas. 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. Foreman committed to the University of Texas at Austin to play college football under then-head coach Charlie Strong.2010 seasonAs a freshman in 2010, Foreman rushed 77 times for 391 yards (5.1 YPC) and two touchdowns. He was given honorable mention for All-District 24-4A as a running back.2011 seasonAs a sophomore in 2011, Foreman rushed for 816 yards and 10 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 2011.2012 seasonAs a junior 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.2013 seasonDuring 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.Foreman was chosen to the Houston Chronicle's Top 100 players in the Houston area. He was ranked the 67th best running back nationally and the 125th best player in Texas by 247Sports. Scout ranked him as the 68th best running back in the nation. ESPN ranked Foreman as the 74th best running back in the country. He was named the 6th best athlete recruit in the state by Dave Campbell's Texas Football Magazine.Personal lifeHis twin brother, Armanti Foreman, also plays college football for the Texas Longhorns, as a wide receiver. While attending the University of Texas, Foreman became a member of the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll in the Fall of 2014. On April 24, 2017, Foreman revealed that he had been coping with his infant son's death in 2016. On July 16, 2017, Foreman was arrested around 12:24 pm in Austin on charges of possession of marijuana and unlawful carrying of a weapon. According to the University of Texas police department, officers initially responded to a report of marijuana smell coming from 3 cars parked outside a residence hall. Foreman and 6 others were taken into custody and released on bond.