Ricky Jean Francois Explained

Ricky Jean Francois
Number:95, 99, 94, 97
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:1986 11, mf=yes
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:309
High School:Miami (FL) Carol City
College:LSU
Draftyear:2009
Draftround:7
Draftpick:244
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:195
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:14.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:1
Pfr:JeanRi99

Ricky Barkley Jean Francois (born November 23, 1986) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft, and played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU). He also played for the Indianapolis Colts, Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, New England Patriots and Detroit Lions.

College career

As a member of the National Championship winning 2007 LSU Tigers football team, he was the defensive MVP of the 2008 BCS National Championship Game.[1] Jean Francois was also a member of the LSU track & field team.[2]

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Jean Francois was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round, 244th overall, in the 2009 NFL draft.[3] He became famous among 49ers fans for his "Peanut Butter Jelly Dance".[4]

In the 2012 season, Jean Francois and the 49ers appeared in Super Bowl XLVII. In the game, he had two combined tackles as the 49ers fell to the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 34–31.[5]

Indianapolis Colts

Jean Francois signed with the Colts on March 14, 2013.[6] He was released on February 23, 2015.[7]

Washington Redskins

Jean Francois signed a three-year, $9 million contract with the Washington Redskins on February 26, 2015.[8]

On March 15, 2017, Jean Francois was released by the Redskins.[9]

Green Bay Packers

On March 24, 2017, Jean Francois signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Green Bay Packers.[10] He was released by the Packers on September 12, 2017.[11] He re-signed with the Packers on September 21, 2017.[12] On November 1, 2017, Jean Francois was again released by the Packers.[13]

New England Patriots

On November 7, 2017, Jean Francois signed with the New England Patriots.[14] He was released by the Patriots on December 2, 2017.[15] He was re-signed on December 13, 2017.[16]

Detroit Lions

On July 25, 2018, Jean Francois signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions.[17]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
SFO3 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
SFO16 0 12 9 3 1.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
SFO16 2 15 12 3 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
SFO16 3 22 12 10 2.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IND10 10 19 13 6 2.5 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0
IND16 13 28 18 10 3.0 7 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0
WAS16 1 25 9 16 2.0 5 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
WAS16 6 32 17 15 1.5 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
GNB6 0 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NWE6 1 10 6 4 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
DET16 11 30 19 11 2.0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
137 47 195 116 79 14.0 29 0 0 0 0 11 1 1 0 0

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
SFO2 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
SFO3 0 2 1 1 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IND2 2 5 3 2 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
IND3 0 6 0 6 0.5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
WAS1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
NWE3 1 6 4 2 1.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 3 20 9 11 2.5 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Personal life

Ricky Jean Francois's brother's name is Michael Jean Francois.[18] He is of Haitian descent.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Schad . Joe . January 1, 2009 . Source: LSU's Jean-Francois to enter NFL draft . December 8, 2017.
  2. Web site: Ricky Jean-Francois . December 16, 2017 . Athletic.net.
  3. Web site: 2009 NFL Draft Listing . May 13, 2023 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: October 13, 2010 . Ricky Jean Francois: Peanut Butter Jelly Time! Peanut Butter Jelly Time! . NinersNation.com.
  5. Web site: Super Bowl XLVII – San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens – February 3rd, 2013 . December 2, 2017 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  6. Web site: Wesseling . Chris . March 14, 2013 . Ricky Jean-Francois signs $22M contract with Colts . March 15, 2013 . NFL.com.
  7. Web site: Orr . Conor . February 23, 2015 . Indianapolis Colts release Ricky Jean Francois . February 23, 2015 . NFL.com.
  8. News: Jones . Mike . February 26, 2015 . Redskins sign DL Ricky Jean-Francois . February 26, 2015 . WashingtonPost.com.
  9. Web site: Keim . John . March 15, 2017 . Redskins clear cap room by waiving DE Ricky Jean Francois . March 15, 2017 . ESPN.com.
  10. Web site: March 24, 2017 . Packers sign DT Jean Francois . Packers.com.
  11. Web site: September 13, 2017 . Packers sign G/T Adam Pankey to active roster, G Darrell Greene to practice squad . Packers.com.
  12. Web site: September 21, 2017 . Packers sign DT Ricky Jean Francois . Packers.com.
  13. Web site: November 1, 2017 . Packers release DT Ricky Jean Francois . Packers.com.
  14. Web site: November 7, 2017 . Patriots sign DL Ricky Jean Francois; Place LB Dont'a Hightower on Injured Reserve; Sign DL Mike Purcell to the Practice Squad . Patriots.com.
  15. Web site: December 2, 2017 . Patriots Make A Series of Roster Transactions . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180207144842/http://www.patriots.com/news/2017/12/02/patriots-make-series-roster-transactions . February 7, 2018 . Patriots.com.
  16. Web site: December 13, 2017 . Patriots Sign WR Kenny Britt; Announce Additional Roster Moves . Patriots.com.
  17. Web site: July 27, 2018 . Lions sign free agents DT Ricky Jean Francois and LB Darnell Sankey . DetroitLions.com.
  18. Web site: Reiss, Mike . November 10, 2017 . Ricky Jean Francois happy to be with Pats, and in 'Dunkin' Donuts heaven' . ESPN.com.

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