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RICKY JEAN FRANCOIS
Defensive Tackle 6-3 297 LSU
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NFL Exp: 5 (1st Year With Colts)
How Acquired: UFA – 2013 (SF)
Born: 11/23/86
GP/GS (Postseason): 54/8 (5/0)
CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• Signed by the Colts as an unrestricted free agent on March 14, 2013.
• Originally selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh-round (244th overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft.
2013 (COLTS):
• Started his first game in a Colts uniform in the regular season opener against Oakland (9/8). Contributed with four solo tackles in the
victory.
• Registered two tackles and one pass defensed in the team’s Week 2 loss against Miami (9/15).
• Made a start at defensive tackle in the team’s Week 3 win at San Francisco (9/22), but did not record any tackles. Was part of a
defense that limited Colin Kaepernick to two completions in the first half and 139 total net passing yards.
• Was listed as inactive for the team’s Week 4 victory at Jacksonville (9/29).
• Listed as inactive for the team’s Week 5 win against Seattle (10/6).
2012 (49ERS):
• Played in all 16 games for the third consecutive season, making three starts and totaling career highs in tackles (51) and sacks (2.0).
• Capped the regular season registering 21 tackles (13 solo) and 2.0 sacks in the final three games.
• Totaled five tackles (three solo) in three postseason games.
• Posted seven tackles (four solo) at Minnesota (9/23).
• In his first start of the season, was part of defense that held the New York Jets (9/30) to 145 total yards on offense and just 45 yards
rushing in 34-0 road win.
• Logged five tackles (two solo) in a victory over Chicago (11/19).
• Notched his second career sack at New England (12/16), and his first since 10/17/10 against Oakland.
• Registered a career-high 10 tackles (six solo) at Seattle (12/23).
• Notched his second sack of the season against Arizona (12/30), giving him a new single-season career-high.
• Competed in an NFC Divisional Playoff game against Green Bay (1/12) and the NFC Championship game against Atlanta (1/20).
• Totaled two tackles in a Super Bowl XLVII loss against Baltimore (2/3).
2011 (49ERS):
• Appeared in all 16 games for the second consecutive season, making two starts and totaling 32 tackles (14 solo) and two passes
defensed.
• Made two tackles (one solo) and one pass defensed in two postseason games.
• Made his first NFL career start against Tampa Bay (10/9) and posted six tackles.
• Tallied five tackles (two solo) at Washington (11/6).
• Helped limit the Rams to just 31 yards rushing without allowing a rushing first down against St. Louis (12/4). The game marked the first
time the 49ers defense did not allow a rushing first down since 11/29/10 at Arizona.
• Set a then-career-high with eight tackles and one pass defensed in the regular season finale at St. Louis (1/1/12).
• Put up two tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed in the NFC Divisional Playoff game against New Orleans (1/14/12).
2010 (49ERS):
• Played in all 16 games and posted 23 tackles (13 solo), 1.0 sack and a forced fumble. Added one special teams tackle.
• Recorded four tackles (three solo) at Kansas City (9/26).
• Registered his first career sack and forced fumble on quarterback Jason Campbell against Oakland (10/17).
• Saw extended action at Green Bay (12/5) and tied his previous career-high with four tackles.
• Made four tackles (one solo) against Arizona (1/2/11).
2009 (49ERS):
• Appeared in three games, but did not record a tackle.
• Made his NFL debut at Philadelphia (12/20) on special teams.
• Saw his first action on defense against Detroit (12/27).
COLLEGE:
• Played in 25 games (nine starts) and posted 56 tackles, 5.5 sacks, three passes defensed, three fumble recoveries and a forced
fumble during his LSU career.
• As a junior in 2008, played in 11 games (six starts) at defensive tackle, recording 20 tackles, 2.0 sacks, two passes defensed and a
fumble recovery.
• As a sophomore in 2007, started two games and was named Defensive Most Outstanding Player in the BCS National Championship
Game, registering six tackles, a half of a sack and a blocked field goal, in LSU’s win over Ohio State.
• As a redshirt freshman in 2006, played in 12 games (one start) and tallied 27 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks, one pass
defensed, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.
PERSONAL:
• Was rated as the No.1 defensive line prospect in Florida while playing at Carol City Senior High School in Miami Gardens, Fla.
• As a senior, was named a first-team all-state choice with 93 tackles, 15.0
sacks, six forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and three interceptions,
while setting the Florida state record for sacks in a game (6.5).
• Won state championships in the shot put and discus as both a junior and
senior. Recorded the nation’s third-best toss in the shot put with a throw of
65-5 in 2005.
• Worked at Habitat for Humanity throughout college, helping in a variety of
JEAN FRANCOIS SINGLE-GAME HIGHS
Tackles: 10 at SEA (12/23/12)
Sacks: 1.0, three times (Last: vs. ARI 12/30/12)
FF: 1 vs. OAK (10/17/10)
FR: 0