NFL Playoffs: Ranking All Former Vols in the Postseason
Offensive Lineman. Pittsburgh Steelers. Ramon Foster. 3. player. 55.
While Zach Fulton and Ja’Wuan James are very good former Tennessee football offensive linemen in the NFL Playoffs, Ramon Foster is the standout guy at that position.
It’s not necessarily his talent alone. It’s his leadership. The 6’5″ 328-pound guard is the outspoken leader of the Steelers’ offensive line and one of the leaders of the team. He’s a veteran who has been there for years, and Ben Roethlisberger heavily relies on him.
But let’s not discount the fact that he actually does have lots of talent and is very productive.
Foster’s impact was clear this year, as the Steelers averaged between four and four and a half yards per carry on the ground.
Meanwhile, with his protection, the Steelers gave up the second fewest sacks on the year, only 21, behind the Oakland Raiders. Keep in mind that he did that with Roethlisberger at quarterback. You know, the guy who holds onto the ball for a while looking to desperately make a play.
Foster’s versatility is also a huge deal. He starts at guard, but he has been able to line up at tackle plenty of times when there have been injuries. And he can line up on either side.
So Foster is going to be a crucial part of the Steelers’ offense in the NFL Playoffs if they are going to make any waves, especially with the weather getting cold.