Melvin Foster, a former college football star who later became a sheriff’s deputy in Texas, has died, according to an online obituary. He later joined the Harris County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office as a deputy sheriff and a field training officer. 1' Qb"We’re saddened by the recent and unexpected passing of our teammate, @HCSOTexas Deputy Melvin Foster," Gonzalez wrote on X. "Melvin played for @JackYatesHigh, Class of 1986. Original article source: Melvin Foster, former college football star who later served as Texas deputy sheriff, dead at 59

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