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Melvin Foster, a former college football star who later became a sheriff\u2019s deputy in Texas<\/a>, has died, according to an online obituary. He was 59.<\/p>\n

Foster was a standout linebacker with the Iowa Hawkeyes<\/a>. He was on the team that won a Big Ten Championship and made a Rose Bowl appearance. He led the team in tackles during his junior and senior seasons.<\/p>\n

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After his collegiate career was over, he had a brief stint with the Dallas Cowboys.<\/p>\n

He later joined the Harris County, Texas, Sheriff\u2019s Office as a deputy sheriff<\/a> and a field training officer. He was with the department for more than a decade.<\/p>\n

Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez described Foster\u2019s death as “unexpected.”<\/p>\n

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“We\u2019re saddened by the recent and unexpected passing of our teammate, @HCSOTexas Deputy Melvin Foster,” Gonzalez wrote on X. “Melvin was an incredible man and public servant. He leaves behind a strong legacy. He served Harris County for almost 15 years.<\/p>\n

“Melvin played for @JackYatesHigh, Class of 1986. He played linebacker for the football team and participated in a state championship in 1985. He played college football for the @IowaFootball Hawkeyes and appeared in the Rose Bowl in 1991. He was awarded @USATODAY All-American, All-State honors.\u00a0 He was a member of the @dallascowboys in 1992. He was inducted in the @HC_HSA Hall of Fame.<\/p>\n

“He was an impactful leader and was beloved by his teammates. We extend our deepest condolences to his family. Melvin will be missed and never forgotten.”<\/p>\n

Foster was remembered in his obituary as a “giving man with a big heart.”<\/p>\n

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