Ricky Jean Francois - Career Overview

Date of Birth: November 23, 1986

Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)

College: Louisiana State University (LSU)

Career History

• San Francisco 49ers (2009-2012)
  • Drafted in the 7th round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
  • Played a key role in the defensive line rotation during his tenure.
  • Contributed to the team's success, which included playoff appearances.
• Indianapolis Colts (2013)
  • Signed with the Colts in 2013, providing depth to their defensive line.
• Washington Redskins (2014-2015)
  • Joined the Redskins, where he played in a starting role.
  • Helped strengthen the team's defensive front during his time there.
• New England Patriots (2016)
  • Signed as a free agent, contributing to the Patriots' defensive scheme.
  • Part of the team that reached Super Bowl LI, ultimately winning the championship.
• Detroit Lions (2018)
  • Last stop in his NFL career, providing veteran experience to the Lions' defensive line.

Highlights & Accomplishments

• Super Bowl Champion (LI) with the New England Patriots.
• Played in a total of 104 regular-season games throughout his career.
• Known for his versatility and ability to play multiple positions along the defensive line.
• Contributed to strong defensive performances on various teams.

Ricky Jean Francois had a solid NFL career spanning nearly a decade, playing for five teams and contributing significantly as a defensive lineman. His experience and performance helped his teams in both regular-season games and the playoffs, culminating in a Super Bowl victory with the New England Patriots.