TEXAS CITY alum and former University of Texas
wide receiver Armanti Foreman was recently signed
to the practice roster of the Calgary Stampeders of
the Canadian Football League, allowing him the opportunity
to get his professional football career on
track.
Foreman, the brother of Houston Texans running
back D’Onta Foreman, signed with the Stamps, who
have dealt with a rash of injuries at the receiver position
in the past month. He could have an opportunity
to be the latest Galveston County player with a
championship as Calgary entered their Friday night
contest against the Toronto Argonauts with a leaguebest
10-2 record.
After going undrafted, Foreman signed with the
Minnesota Vikings but was released shortly after the
start of rookie camp. He then came home to Texas
City to workout with his brother at DAB in Mall of the
Mainland before finally catching the eyes of the Stam peders.
Foreman appeared in 44 games in his four years at
Texas, starting 21 times. He finished his career with
86 catches for 1,070 yards and 11 touchdowns along
with nine carries for 75 yards and a touchdown.
The signing of Foreman gives the area three players
who are currently on the practice roster of professional
teams. La Marque’s Brian Allen is on the
practice roster of the Pittsburgh Steelers and is joined
on the Steelers practice roster by former Clear Creek
standout Tevin Jones.
